User:Anthony 'Amp' Sims

Anthony Sims, born 'Glen Anthony Sims' and also known as 'Amp' was born February 18, 1974 in Monroe, LA where he has resided his entire life. He married April Hanson (b. January 21, 1976) on November 22, 1997 in West Monroe, LA. They have 3 children: Abigail Grace Sims 'Abby', born August 5th, 2004; Jace Glen-George Sims, born May 13, 2006; Jacob Anthony-William Sims, born November 26, 2007. Anthony was born to Glen George Sims, Jr. 'Pete' and Gwenette Phillips, both of West Monroe, LA. Sims attended and graduated from West Ouachita High School in 1993 in West Monroe, LA.

Anthony is the former bassist and founding member of bands Shuteye (1999) and Watershed (2003). Currently he serves as Creative Director for the Encounter services held at his church, The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities in West Monroe. Formerly he served as the Worship Director for the youth band.

At the age of 14, Sims began playing bass guitar for church services. This included all styles of music from Southern Gospel to Black Gospel choir.