I met Hubert Sumlin in 2005 and spent 30 minutes talking 1:1 with him. Nicest, kindest, most descent person on the planet..... I am not overly religious, but may God bless Hubert Sumlin.
i saw him play live a couple years ago, along with Buddy Guy, Chris Layton, and Mitch Mitchell about a month before he died. that was the 'experience hendrix' tour. That was an concert i will never, ever ever forget.
I love it how his playing is pure instinct. It keeps it dirty, just plays by heart, doesn't care to impress with "skills", He just let the music get out of him. This is guitar playing. And after all these years, you can still feel his enthusiasm and see him smiling like a kid as he plays. Brilliant
I can relate....after listening to him for years and finally putting things together regarding just who and what he is/was, I came to the conclusion that he was in fact...THE MAN....I went to Chicago to meet him. He was a wonderful human being. I later went to see him again at the Namm show and he was just as gracious as ever..I sensed a great lose when he passed...a "Disturbance in the Force" if you will.....There will only be one Hubert Sumlin...a GIant amongst Guitar Players............
RIP!! Very sad to hear the news. I first came across Hubert Sumlin a while back when looking up another old bluesman who had died. At least we still have the music, a part of them that lives on forever.
I just found this guy today, researching how to improvise and solo ... sad to know the same day i discover a legend, that he passes away! RIP Hubert, i hardly knew ye!
I love Hubert Sumlin. He played on all my favorite Wolf records. I'm 19 now and when I first heard him it hooked me. The Wolf's voice is indomitable but Hubert added that character to it in my opinion.
What a great positive attitude. Wolf made him learn to play without a pick for a smoother sound. I could hang out with this cat and enjoy every minute. This man has never received proper recognition for his contribution to music. I hope to meet him someday so we can just sit and visit for a spell.
everyone needs to hear the howlin wolf 2 disc set thats black and green...changed my life on guitar. dont know why more young blues guitarist havnt heard of this guy!
Man you gotta love Hubert! I'm learning the blues just from his body language! I wonder what he was like in his 20s! My grandpa had the same attitude and lived to 91.
I have seen this guy and thought at times he was a bit boring. . then I have seen him and he has blown me away with some of stuff he can do. A true great amongst the guitar world.
@tomitstube This is pure blues history, can't find anything more authentic than this these days, such guitar talent, hope i live long enough to learn to play like this!
in the 60's, at the London sessions for Howlin Wolf, Clapton arriveed, stayed 10 minutes, and was on his way out the door. someone asked, where ya goin, and e.c. replied, you don't need me, you got Sumlin here.
man, what he says at 2:45 is the most important advice for instrumentalists. BE THE BEST AT WHAT YOU WANT TO BE!! YOU CAN BE THE BEST YOU, NOT THE BEST JIMI HENDRIX
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I met Hubert Sumlin in 2005 and spent 30 minutes talking 1:1 with him. Nicest, kindest, most descent person on the planet..... I am not overly religious, but may God bless Hubert Sumlin.
Such a happy and forthcoming man. What a treasure.
i saw him play live a couple years ago, along with Buddy Guy, Chris Layton, and Mitch Mitchell about a month before he died. that was the 'experience hendrix' tour. That was an concert i will never, ever ever forget.
Hubert's personality always makes me happy. His optimism is infectious, and he must be the sweetest soul in the entire music business.
I love it how his playing is pure instinct. It keeps it dirty, just plays by heart, doesn't care to impress with "skills", He just let the music get out of him. This is guitar playing. And after all these years, you can still feel his enthusiasm and see him smiling like a kid as he plays. Brilliant
Pure Class...He's also very underrated for what he gave us in songs and style...
@DazedConfused1969 The legend has gone the "way of legends"
Rest in Peace Mr Hubert Sumlin and thanks for your great contribution to the blues
Legendary Blues man !!!
i met him in memphis after a show recently.he signed my arm so i tattooed it in,real cool cat,truly inpirational for me...
I think everybody should be watching this guy, he is the man! After all these years, he is still excited and passionate about playing.
hell i have no idea what he's saying half the time, but he's just become my favourite person on the planet.
I can relate....after listening to him for years and finally putting things together regarding just who and what he is/was, I came to the conclusion that he was in fact...THE MAN....I went to Chicago to meet him. He was a wonderful human being. I later went to see him again at the Namm show and he was just as gracious as ever..I sensed a great lose when he passed...a "Disturbance in the Force" if you will.....There will only be one Hubert Sumlin...a GIant amongst Guitar Players............
Hubert could never forget you, thanks for existing, all your art is a Blessing
This man is such a dude. So full of life and happiness.
We're still listening Mr. Sumlin and it will always be so. I'm a guitarist and your work was one of the first lesson I was given. Thank you sir!
RIP!! Very sad to hear the news. I first came across Hubert Sumlin a while back when looking up another old bluesman who had died. At least we still have the music, a part of them that lives on forever.
I just found this guy today, researching how to improvise and solo ... sad to know the same day i discover a legend, that he passes away! RIP Hubert, i hardly knew ye!
This man is legend....and still alive.
Right on Mr Hubert Sumlin, just keep goin man.
I love Hubert Sumlin. He played on all my favorite Wolf records. I'm 19 now and when I first heard him it hooked me. The Wolf's voice is indomitable but Hubert added that character to it in my opinion.
Wow so you're 31 now
Few people understand the influence that man has had on our culture. Great post.
the gift that keeps on giving... thank you for your life and love my friend
What Hubert plays can't be taught......expression of his soul.
Everyone has it.
What a great positive attitude. Wolf made him learn to play without a pick for a smoother sound. I could hang out with this cat and enjoy every minute. This man has never received proper recognition for his contribution to music. I hope to meet him someday so we can just sit and visit for a spell.
everyone needs to hear the howlin wolf 2 disc set thats black and green...changed my life on guitar. dont know why more young blues guitarist havnt heard of this guy!
Man you gotta love Hubert! I'm learning the blues just from his body language! I wonder what he was like in his 20s! My grandpa had the same attitude and lived to 91.
The end is near ~ so many greats lost this year! RIP Hubert!
Dang. I've been watching "Lightning in a Bottle" and "10 Days Out" recently. So many of the Legends are leaving us. R.I.P.
respect for hubert.... as a guitar player, i respect him as one of the greatest players of all time....
R.I.P. Hubert!! The Blues World Has Lost Another Great Blues Legend!!
- Big Will / The Super Blues Universe
80 years today. Respect.
I have seen this guy and thought at times he was a bit boring. . then I have seen him and he has blown me away with some of stuff he can do. A true great amongst the guitar world.
A million thanks for uploading this video.
The smile it put on my ugly mug is sure to last a week or two.
Always smiling! Rest in Peace Mr. Sumlin. We're gonna miss you!
Sad year after losing david honeyboy edwards and now hubert sumlin. Two greats gone. R.I.P.
Greatest Guitarist of all time
RIP Mr. Sumlin. What a guitar player
this guy is just chillen defienetly a great blues musician
One of the last of the old school bluesmen.
one word for that man: SOUL
Dude is coming to Omaha for the Robert Johnson Centennial Celebration on May 5th, 2011. The man is awesome!
@tomitstube
This is pure blues history, can't find anything more authentic than this these days, such guitar talent, hope i live long enough to learn to play like this!
RIP Hubert, thank for everything you done
one of the blues legend ...great
Keep on pick'n and God Bless Hubert Sumlin.
i never heard a clean sound of a les paul so smooth
beautiful, wow!!
So sweet!!!!
True Legend!
Class Act. RIP Hubert. Finally Back With Da Wolf!
"This what I do man"
Long live Hubert Sumlin!!!
He passed away today :( what a legend.
word brutha,
i think he might just be the coolest, and funniest guy i've ever seen
:)
A true legend.....
one of the great's !
Rest in Peace , a musical legend
in the 60's, at the London sessions for Howlin Wolf, Clapton arriveed, stayed 10 minutes, and was on his way out the door. someone asked, where ya goin, and e.c. replied, you don't need me, you got Sumlin here.
he is the KING
Still one of my heroes, I guess he's back in Wolf's band again. Play in peace man...
Hubert Sumlin is F**KING HILARIOUS!
WHAT A HAPPY GUY, RIP!
The greatest!
Great tone
Coolest Dude!!!!
fantastic
Rest in Peace, Hubert!
Awesome
Why wouldn't he be ?? He lived the dream ... and his a superb guitar player, what someone could ask more than that ??
RIP, Hubert Sumlin.
RIP old man!
if you watch other vids of hubert when he plays the first thing he learned its alway something different
RIP Hubert!
R.I.P.
Hubert Sumlin
You dont love Hubert, You dont love the blues. He is a blues master.
man, what he says at 2:45 is the most important advice for instrumentalists. BE THE BEST AT WHAT YOU WANT TO BE!! YOU CAN BE THE BEST YOU, NOT THE BEST JIMI HENDRIX
magique!!
Thanks for share
these old cats always look sharp, even to just go to the market.
It's almost essential to listen to hubert if you want to learn blues guitar.
R.I.P. Hubert.
What I wouldn't give to shake this man's hand for all the mean stuff he did with Howlin Wolf
RIP Hubert
It's all in the fingers man
@drcarico
Exactly! Just play the guitar! I hope I'm as happy as Hubert at his age. : )
RIP.
Does anybody know how to get that dead-strings sound Hubert gets?
R.I.P.
he is so damn CUTE!
seein him at antones on the 14th
I wanna party with THAT guy =]
Just starting to play some blues is this tab available? Want to verify how well I broke down some of these riffs.
See you tonight sir!
Try palm muting, pressing the palm of your picking hand against the strings, just above the bridge, to dead 'em out then pick hard.
can someone tell me what type of Gibson Les Paul he is using? standard or traditional?
Even though an iPhone speaker that is a great blues tone. I didn’t used to appreciate it like I do now.
R.I.P
does anybody know which issue of guitar one this is from?
yessir
his style is somehow jagged, sharp, soft, chunky, and fragile.
Man, he treats that les paul right
Hubert isn't dead he just went home