Hubert Sumlin date of birth:
November 16, 1931
How old was Hubert Sumlin when died?
80
Where was Hubert Sumlin born?
Greenwood, Mississippi, United States
When did Hubert Sumlin die?
December 4, 2011
What is Hubert Sumlin's occupation?
Singer, guitarist
What genre is Hubert Sumlin's work?
Chicago blues, electric blues
What instruments does Hubert Sumlin play?
Guitar, vocals
Short Biography
Hubert Charles Sumlin (November 16, 1931 – December 4, 2011) was a Chicago blues guitarist and singer, best known for his "wrenched, shattering bursts of notes, sudden cliff-hanger silences and daring rhythmic suspensions" as a member of Howlin' Wolf's band. Sumlin was listed as number 43 in the Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.