Back to 2011: The Year in Deaths and Breakups
Hubert Sumlin
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The legendary blues guitarist found his greatest success alongside Howlin’ Wolf, adding his unique licks to tracks like ‘Smokestack Lighting,’ ‘Killing Floor’ and ‘Spoonful.’ He inspired countless rock guitarists, and was such an influence on Mick Jagger and Keith Richards that they paid for his funeral in December 2011.
