Keith Richards to Play Hubert Sumlin Benefit Show

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:00:44 +0000

While we wait for definitive word on whether the Rolling Stones will celebrate their 50th anniversary by going on tour this year, we can content ourselves with the band’s ongoing series of ‘official bootleg’ releases — and at least one of the band members is hitting the stage in the near future: Keith Richards, who’s performing at a benefit in honor of recently deceased guitar legend Hubert Sumlin.

Jimmy Page Sings Praises of Dead Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin

Jeff Giles — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:00:18 +0000

He was never exactly a household name, but Hubert Sumlin was one of the most influential guitarists of the rock era — and his death on Sunday (Nov. 4) has prompted a flurry of tributes from some of the many fans and musicians who were moved by Sumlin’s work.

Such was Sumlin’s legacy that his playing had a profound effect on rock legends like Keith Richards, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Jimmy Page, who told Rolling Stone, “He always played the right thing at the right time.”

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Keith Richards to Play Hubert Sumlin Benefit Show

Jimmy Page Sings Praises of Dead Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin