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Hubert Sumlin’s sizzling guitar playing energized many of the classic Chicago blues records of Howlin’ Wolf in the 1950s and‘60s. His reputation in blues and rock circles propelled him to a celebrated career on his own after Wolf’s death in 1976. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine christened him one of “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” Sumlin was born on the Pillow plantation in a house that stood just west of this site on November 16, 1931.

Hubert Sumlin grew up in Mississippi and Arkansas hearing his churchgoing mother admonish him for playing “the devil’s music”—the blues. But he found out, after sneaking in some blues licks on his guitar in church, that the sounds of the blues could win over even his mother. Sumlin’s innovative musicianship and endearing nature won the hearts of many musicians and admirers in the decades to follow. His boyhood partner, harmonica legend James Cotton, remained a lifelong friend. From 1954 to 1976 Howlin’ Wolf was as much a father figure to Sumlin as he was his musical employer. In later years Sumlin was adopte

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Hubert Sumlin

Hubert Sumlin was the long time guitarist for Howlin’ Wolf. He played with him for most of Wolf’s great hits like Smokestack Lightning, Back Door Man, Killing Floor, and Spoonful, as well as many others.

Hubert was one of the creators of the blues. He didn’t copy anyone else but was there when the blues began, particularly Chicago-style blues. But like so many others, he got his start, and originally met Wolf in the delta area.

Hubert Sumlin was born in Greenwood, Mississippi, but was raised in Hughes, Arkansas. He got his first guitar when he was eight years old.

Sumlin first met Howlin’ Wolf when he was a boy by sneaking into a performance. He was often known as “Little Hubert” even years later (see the video below).

Hubert and Sunnyland Slim video of American Folk-Blues Festival about 1963. Willie Dixon on bass. Introduction by Sonny Boy Williamson.

When Wolf relocated from Memphis to Chicago in 1953, his long-time guitarist Willie Johnson chose not to join him. When Wolf first got to Chicago, he hired Chicago gu

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Hubert Sumlin – Electric Blues

Hubert Sumlin – Chicago Blues

Hubert Sumlin, a Chicago blues guitarist, and singer that’s known for his slashing guitar solos and his innovative guitar techniques! More or less, when he got the chance to shine, he made it worth everyone’s time. Also, he liked to change things up when it came to guitar playing. Starting out by playing a diddley bow, he eventually moving on to playing a six string guitar at age six. Hubert would often sneak out to a local juke joint where the great Howlin’ Wolf was performing at the time. As the story goes, Hubert is standing outside the joint, and watching the show atop some empty crates, Hubert becomes increasingly mesmerized by Wolf and his music.

The music touches him so deeply, that he suddenly finds himself falling through the window that he’s peeping through and lands right on the stage! As they say, the rest is history! Also it’s a great way to get an audition! In 1954 he’s invited by Howlin’ Wolf to move to Chicago to play second guitar in his ban