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Hubert Sumlin made his transition at the age of 80 on December 4. He was a respected and accomplished bluesman who will be remembered as one of the all time great blues guitarists. He helped shape and define the Chicago Blues sound,getting his official start with the legendary Howlin’ Wolf.The first video above portrays Sumlin performing “Come On In My House” at Buddy Guy’s Legends.
Sumlin not only made the blues circuit of clubs,but was a regular at Eric Clapton‘s Annual Crossroads Guitar Festival which regularly drew crowds in excess of 25,000. Sumlin was revered by younger generation bluesmen and performed as a featured guest of John Mayer‘s during one of his annual blues concerts which were held at New York’s Webster Hall. The second video above is a memorable performance of “Sweet Home Chicago” by blues royalty Sumlin,Buddy Guy,Eric Clapton,Johnny Winter, Robert Randolph joined by Rolling Stone guitar god John Mayer a newly anointed and respected blues guitarist of his generation.
Below Sumlin talks about his experiences as a guitarist with Howlin’Wolf
Public services for Hubert Sumlin will be held at Festa Memorial Funeral Home,111 Union Blvd,Totowa, NJ 07512.Special viewing times are scheduled as follows:
Sunday, December 11th – 2pm–4pm & 7pm–9pm
Religious Service
Monday, December 12th – 10am
Private services will be held in Homewood, Illinois at Washington Memorial Gardens,701 Ridge Rd on Tuesday, December 13th at 12pm.
For further information,please go to the official website www.hubertsumlinblues.com
