Fillmore Slim

Blues Singer and Guitar Player Born and raised in New Orleans. Moved in with his sister in Los Angeles in 1955. Moved to San Francisco in 1957. Made regular appearances around. Befriended Rick Estrin, allowing the 15 year old harmonica player to sit in with his band. Made his recording debut 1959 for Dootsie Williams' Doata label. 1980 - 1985 incarcerated in the Federal Penitentiary at Texarcana. Also known as Major Mack, Original Gangsta, Godfather of the Game. Appeared in documentary film "American Pimp" in 1999. Snoop Dogg, Master P and E-40 have dropped his name in their songs. His son is Rapper Frank Stickemz aka Terrence Sims