Saturday, December 10, 2011

In memoriam: bluesman Hubert Sumlin

Blues guitar legend Hubert Sumlin passed away recently at age 80.  I had a chance to see Sumlin live at that Jimi Hendrix tribute concert in March of 2010.  His style, backing Chester Burnett (a.k.a. "Howlin' Wolf"), defined Chicago blues guitar in many ways.  There is more info about him at this link:

 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Bluesman_Hubert_Sumlin_Dies_at_80.aspx

Here is Sumlin playing one of the best known tunes he did with The Wolf, "Killing Floor" at the 2009 Ottawa Blues Fest.



Rest In Peace, Hubert Sumlin.

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