One of the world’s finest guitar players, Hubert Sumlin, passed away on December 4 at the age of 80. He was best known for his time as Howlin’ Wolf’s guitar player. He was respected enough to placed at number 43 on the Rolling Stone list of the “100 Greatest Guitar Players Of All Time”.
He began playing guitar at the age of 6. He started playing with Howling Wolf in 1954. He played on “Howlin’ Wolf” which was named as the number 3 guitar album of all time by Mojo magazine. In his career, he was nominated for 4 Grammys, never winning. A great player, who will of course, live on through his many recordings. Please enjoy these videos of a superb musician. Turn it up and LOVE THE BLUES.
Live at the BB King Blues Club
Live in 1964 with Howlin’ Wolf
With Sunnyland Slim on Piano – 1964
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