As Howlin’ Wolf’s longtime guitarist, Hubert Sumlin (1931-2011) kept to the shadows, but his sweet, subtle, sophisticated leads were the perfect foil for the big man out front. His name may not have been known in every household, but Sumlin’s playing influenced the likes of Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Richards, Page and Robbie Robertson. It also caught the ear, heart and soul of guitarist Elliott Sharp. Eventually, Hubert Sumlin would perform and record with Sharp’s band, Terraplane. Sharp sat down one … Continue reading HUBERT SUMLIN: HOWLIN’ WOLF’S SECRET WEAPON