He got his nickname from a routine in which he danced on sand sprinkled
on the stage.
Awarded a National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for
the Arts, 1984.
Legendary tap dancer.
Survived by his wife Solange Sims, his daughter Diane Sims, his son
Howard Sims Jr.- Estate Executor) And 5 grandchildren - Shannon -
Daniel - Shardonnai - Christopher - Tatianna