Hubert Sumlin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Hubert Sumlin born?November 16, 1931
2. Where was Hubert Sumlin born?Union Church, Mississippi
3. When did Hubert Sumlin die?December 4, 2011
4. What is the primary association?Member of Howlin' Wolf's band
5. What is the critical recognition?Ranked number 43 in Rolling Stone's '100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time'
6. Who was Hubert Sumlin?Hubert Sumlin was a famous blues guitarist from Mississippi who played with the legendary Howlin' Wolf. He helped shape the sound of electric blues and became a hero for many guitar players.

Syncopation: A rhythmic technique that emphasizes off-beats, creating a lively and complex feel.
Idiom: A distinctive style or expression characteristic of a particular artist or genre.
Sonic Palette: The range of sounds and tones an instrument or artist can produce.