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Hubert Sumlin(1931-2011)

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Hubert Sumlin at an event for The 48th Annual Grammy Awards (2006)
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Sidemen: Long Road to Glory (2016)
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Hubert Sumlin was born on 16 November 1931 in Greenwood, Mississippi, USA. He is known for Blues Alive: Recorded Live at the Capitol Theatre (1983), Lightning in a Bottle (2004) and Great Performances (1971). He was married to Willie B 'Rea' Reed Sumlin and Evelyn. He died on 4 December 2011 in Wayne, New Jersey, USA.
BornNovember 16, 1931
DiedDecember 4, 2011(80)
BornNovember 16, 1931
DiedDecember 4, 2011(80)
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Known for

Blues Alive: Recorded Live at the Capitol Theatre (1983)
Blues Alive: Recorded Live at the Capitol Theatre
Video
  • Music Department
  • 1983
Lightning in a Bottle (2004)
Lightning in a Bottle
7.6
  • Self
  • 2004
Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Self
The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll (2009)
The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
5.7
  • Soundtrack
  • 2009

Credits

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Music Department

  • Blues Alive: Recorded Live at the Capitol Theatre (1983)
    Blues Alive: Recorded Live at the Capitol Theatre
    Video
    • featured musician
    • 1983

Soundtrack

  • The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll (2009)
    The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
    5.7
    • performer: "Krystalline", "Train Kept a Rollin'"
    • 2009

Videos3

Sidemen: Long Road to Glory
Trailer 2:44
Sidemen: Long Road to Glory
Rock Prophecies
Trailer 2:33
Rock Prophecies
Rock Prophecies
Trailer 2:33
Rock Prophecies
Rock Prophecies
Trailer 2:33
Rock Prophecies

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Born
    • November 16, 1931
    • Greenwood, Mississippi, USA
  • Died
    • December 4, 2011
    • Wayne, New Jersey, USA(heart failure)
  • Spouses
      Willie B 'Rea' Reed Sumlin? - 1999 (her death)
  • Children
      Brenda Sumlin
  • Relatives
      Maggie Watkins(Sibling)
  • Other works
    CD: "Blues Party"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles

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    Still on tour.

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