Sims Ellison

Sims Ellison (March 10, 1967 – June 6, 1995) was an American guitarist, who played for Pariah. In 1995, Ellison took his own life due to depression about the music industry. Today there is a charity for local Austin musicians who suffer from mental health and suicidal issues called the Sims Foundation.

Sims Ellison
Birth nameSims Edgar Ellison
Born(1967-03-10)March 10, 1967
San Antonio, Texas, United States
DiedJune 6, 1995(1995-06-06) (aged 28)
Austin, Texas, United States
GenresAlternative, heavy metal, Hard Rock
Occupation(s)Musician, guiatirst
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1980's–1995
Associated actsPariah
Website

Biography

Ellison was born into a San Antonio musical family. He and his brother Kyle formed a heavy metal band in high school called Pariah. After a few albums released with different record labels they signed with Geffen Records in 1991 recording their notable album To Mock A Killingbird that was released in 1993. In May 1995 Geffen Records dumped the band after which Ellison went into a major depression.

Death

On June 6, 1995 Ellison died after he shot himself with a gun in his Austin apartment. He was 28 years old.[1]

SIMS Foundation

The SIMS Foundation was founded by former Pariah manager Wayne Nagle shortly after Sims`death, in honor of him. This charity helps local Austin musicians who have mental health issues by supporting them and their families.[2]

Personal life

Ellison dated actress Renee Zellweger for a few years.

Discography

Studio albums
  • 1989 - Rattle Your Skull (Not On Label)
  • 1992 - Make Believe (Sick Kids Productions)
  • 1993 - To Mock A Killingbird (Geffen Records)

Tribute albums
  • 2015 - It`s All Over Now Baby Blue (SIMS Foundation)

References
  1. "After Sims Ellison took his life in 1995, foundation was set up to aid musicians with mental health woes". Austin360.com.
  2. Talevski, Nick (2010). Rock Obituaries - Knocking On Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. p. 156. ISBN 9780857121172 – via Google Books.

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