Guitar Techniques

HUBERT SUMLIN

This month’s artist is a blues legend with a legacy like no other. Hubert Sumlin began his career rubbing shoulders with the original heavyweights of both country and electric blues. He was there at the beginning, in the room, so to speak, when the blues began. He went on to influence generations of guitarists that followed. In short, Hubert is the real deal.

Sumlin’s career spanned six decades and included an impressive output as both solo artist and sideman. However, he

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