- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHubert Charles Sumlin
- Hubert Sumlin was born on November 16, 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 December 4, 2011 in Wayne, New Jersey, USA.
- SpousesWillie B 'Rea' Reed Sumlin(? - 1999) (her death)Evelyn(? - December 4, 2011) (his death)
- ChildrenBrenda SumlinLouise Smith SumlinBerdelle Smith SumlinCharlesEddie
- RelativesMaggie Watkins(Sibling)Irene Sumlin(Sibling)
- Still on tour.
- Made Rolling Stone Magazines' The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list! (#65) Aug 2003
- Survived by his wife, Evelyn, one son, Charles, three daughters, Brenda Sumlin, Berdelle Smith Sumlin, and Louise Smith Sumlin, two sisters, Maggie Wakins, and Irene Sumlin, his son Eddie predeceased.
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