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Title: RIP Hubert Sumlin
Post by: Frank on December 06, 2011, 01:43:54 AM

One of the greats, just died aged 80

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/hubert-sumlin-legendary-blues-guitarist-for-howlin-wolf-who-influenced-eric-clapton-and-jimi-hendrix-has-died/2011/12/05/gIQAgh2dXO_story.html

Title: Re: RIP Hubert Sumlin
Post by: Frank on December 06, 2011, 01:50:42 AM

hot damn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxiYgof34iE&feature=related

Title: Re: RIP Hubert Sumlin
Post by: lulusg on December 06, 2011, 03:18:15 AM

Great player.... Saw him 2 yrs ago opening for Buddy Guy, great show...!!!!

Title: Re: RIP Hubert Sumlin
Post by: 38thBeatle on December 06, 2011, 07:11:41 AM

It is sad- he was one of the greats.He had a good innings though.

Title: Re: RIP Hubert Sumlin
Post by: Philly Q on December 06, 2011, 10:44:34 AM

I know his name much better than his music, to be honest, but sad to hear another of the elder statesmen has died.  RIP.

Title: Re: RIP Hubert Sumlin
Post by: horsehead on December 06, 2011, 11:17:27 AM

The guy was a great player who influenced more people than you'll probably ever be able to count!

RIP Hubert
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfL6Yhq-RZY&feature=g-u

Title: Re: RIP Hubert Sumlin
Post by: HTH AMPS on December 08, 2011, 01:21:24 PM

I love this clip of him, talking and playing, tells you a bit about the man...  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uljcbObxSOQ&feature=related