Reeves

Reeves, John Sims (b. 1822), eminent singer, was born in Kent, and first appeared on the stage when in his 18th year. He was chiefly trained by T. S. Cooke. In 1841 he joined the Drury Lane company under Macready, and in 1843 travelled on the Continent, studying at Milan and Paris. He returned to England in 1847, and sang in opera for many years. Since 1860 he has been famous for his rendering of ballads, in which he was perhaps unequalled. In 1891 he retired, only appearing again in public on very rare occasions.