Hubert Sumlin (November 16, 1931 – December 4, 2011) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist and singer. He was best known for his celebrated work, from 1955, as guitarist in Howlin’ Wolf’s band. His singular playing was characterized by “wrenched, shattering bursts of notes, sudden cliff-hanger silences and daring rhythmic suspensions”. Sumlin was listed as number 43 in the Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Hubert Sumlin cause of death
Hubert Sumlin died on December 4, 2011, in a hospital in Wayne, New Jersey, of heart failure
Hubert Sumlin was 80 years old at the time of his death.
Hubert Sumlin & David Johansen – Killing Floor (Hubert Sumlin on guitar)