Sumlin heart attack

weelie · August 9th, 2004, 07:48 AM

Two players of such truly great magnitude that I think this deserves a mention here too:

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Hubert Sumlin suffers Heart Attack; In Semi-Coma
This just in from Blues-L, Hubert Sumlin, one of the all-time great blues guitar players, suffered a heart attack yesterday in Milwaukee. He's anemic, which puts additional stress on his heart.
Hubert is currently in a semi-coma in the intensive care unit, on a breathing machine. His condition is listed as critical / stable. No hospital information was available at time of posting but we will keep you as updated as possible during this precarious time in Hubert's life.

Hubert Sumlin Watch / Update:
Hubert's truly a great guy. Please say some prayers and send positive thoughts and vibes his way.
Hubert Sumlin Watch / Update
Hubert's Manager, Toni Mammary, reports that Hubert is off of life support and is sitting up, talking, eating and smiling. The extent of damage is not known but the Doctors are referring to his turn-around as a MIRACLE.
Hubert is still in the ICU unit and cannot receive flowers or cards at this point. For now, if you would like to e-mail your thoughts or best wishes send those to hubert@bluemountainartists.com

We are also in the process of setting up a location where donations can be sent on Hubert's behalf. We will have more news soon but please keep Hubert in your heart and hope for a full recovery. -- Betsie Brown

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(I deleted the Gatemouth info by request from a Gatemouth band member.)

Bruce Kiely · August 9th, 2004, 09:57 AM

I saw Gatemouth in the '80s. Great performer, and a treasure for sure. I've got several Gatemouth CDs. Pressure Cooker (recorded in Europe in the early '70s, re-released on Alligator) is my fave, and one of the best CDs in my collection. In fact, I think it needs another listen today .....

:-)

I also really like his early stuff, especially The Original Peacock Recordings.

I've not had the pleasure of seeing Hubert Sumlin perform, but I've enjoyed his playing on my many Howling Wolf CDs. A truly unique guitar voice, and a seminal player in the blues world.

Here's wishing for a speedy recovery for both.

Cheers,
BK

stevieboy · August 9th, 2004, 10:45 AM

Tough news about two all time greats, and two of my favorites.

Hubert, though certainly highly regarded, I don't think gets near the credit he deserves for his contribution to the development of electric blues guitar. So many of his licks and concepts I hear (and try to play) all the time throughout the blues community. And in the interviews I've seen, he comes off as a really nice person, with such a sweet smile and disposition. And Gatemouth--what a phenomanal musician he is, singer, violinist, and of course guitarist. I've been lucky enough to see him live a couple of times. There's a DVD out now of him live at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans that's really worth picking up. And I have to mention how cool he is in the Freddie King "The Beat" video, a young feller leading the house band in fancy tux like suits, and sometimes playing a Rickenbacker.

I wish them both the best. We're lucky to have them.

trag-o-caster · August 9th, 2004, 10:58 AM

God be with both of these gentlemen right now....

Me and my wife had the extreme pleasure of seeing Hubert in Detroit a few years ago, and he was playing GREAT. He was such a true gentleman too. He invited us to his dressing room, and hung out with us during his break. I'd played in Pontiac the night before, and apparently someone told Hubert about me because at the end of his second show he was standing next to me in the men's room telling me how great I am!!! What a surreal experience - standing at a urinal, next to my childhood hero, and he's complimenting me!!!

Hubert is one of the nicest human beings I've ever met. I hope and pray for his recovery, and his return to the stage.

I've never had the pleasure of seeing Gatemouth Brown, but I do remember seeing him on a PBS show with Roy Clark many many years ago. He's always been great too. Prayers go out for him as well.

Charlie Vegas · August 25th, 2004, 02:26 PM

Clarence is great and I was lucky enough to meet him. We opened for him in December of 2002 at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa where he played the firebird with the custom leather pickguard. Clarence and his band played on my band's gear. One of his band members (bass player?) was the tour manager and used my Blues Deluxe amp for Clarence. I only use the Blues Deluxe for harp, but he thought Clarence would be confused with my main guitar rig. He sounded good although not his usual tone.

After the gig we met up with him at Perkins and had breakfast together where he and the waitress playfully tormented each other. I'm not sure he knew we were his opening act or if he'd know who we were if we met him today. But what would you expect from a man now 80?

trag-o-caster · August 25th, 2004, 04:31 PM

Any updates on these two great musicians?

timgreene · August 25th, 2004, 05:52 PM

Seen clarence once at houston Blues Festival 84 or 85.

Saw hubert several times up close, at antones in austin he was hanging out around the club around 1984, with Mel Brown. Great musicians.

August 9th, 2004, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bruce Kiely Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 292	Best wishes to both ...... I saw Gatemouth in the '80s. Great performer, and a treasure for sure. I've got several Gatemouth CDs. Pressure Cooker (recorded in Europe in the early '70s, re-released on Alligator) is my fave, and one of the best CDs in my collection. In fact, I think it needs another listen today ..... :-) I also really like his early stuff, especially The Original Peacock Recordings. I've not had the pleasure of seeing Hubert Sumlin perform, but I've enjoyed his playing on my many Howling Wolf CDs. A truly unique guitar voice, and a seminal player in the blues world. Here's wishing for a speedy recovery for both. Cheers, BK

August 9th, 2004, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
stevieboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: the valley Posts: 2,283 6 Photos	Tough news about two all time greats, and two of my favorites. Hubert, though certainly highly regarded, I don't think gets near the credit he deserves for his contribution to the development of electric blues guitar. So many of his licks and concepts I hear (and try to play) all the time throughout the blues community. And in the interviews I've seen, he comes off as a really nice person, with such a sweet smile and disposition. And Gatemouth--what a phenomanal musician he is, singer, violinist, and of course guitarist. I've been lucky enough to see him live a couple of times. There's a DVD out now of him live at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans that's really worth picking up. And I have to mention how cool he is in the Freddie King "The Beat" video, a young feller leading the house band in fancy tux like suits, and sometimes playing a Rickenbacker. I wish them both the best. We're lucky to have them. __________________ "One of the best bands ever. These guys were such perfectionist"--Youtube user comment

August 9th, 2004, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,505	God be with both of these gentlemen right now.... Me and my wife had the extreme pleasure of seeing Hubert in Detroit a few years ago, and he was playing GREAT. He was such a true gentleman too. He invited us to his dressing room, and hung out with us during his break. I'd played in Pontiac the night before, and apparently someone told Hubert about me because at the end of his second show he was standing next to me in the men's room telling me how great I am!!! What a surreal experience - standing at a urinal, next to my childhood hero, and he's complimenting me!!! Hubert is one of the nicest human beings I've ever met. I hope and pray for his recovery, and his return to the stage. I've never had the pleasure of seeing Gatemouth Brown, but I do remember seeing him on a PBS show with Roy Clark many many years ago. He's always been great too. Prayers go out for him as well. __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

August 25th, 2004, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Charlie Vegas TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tampa Bay, FLA Posts: 26	Any Updates? Clarence is great and I was lucky enough to meet him. We opened for him in December of 2002 at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa where he played the firebird with the custom leather pickguard. Clarence and his band played on my band's gear. One of his band members (bass player?) was the tour manager and used my Blues Deluxe amp for Clarence. I only use the Blues Deluxe for harp, but he thought Clarence would be confused with my main guitar rig. He sounded good although not his usual tone. After the gig we met up with him at Perkins and had breakfast together where he and the waitress playfully tormented each other. I'm not sure he knew we were his opening act or if he'd know who we were if we met him today. But what would you expect from a man now 80? __________________ "Only my mama loves me... but she could be jivin too."

August 25th, 2004, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,505	Any updates on these two great musicians? __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

August 25th, 2004, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
timgreene Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,254 10 Photos	Sending good thoughts to them both. Seen clarence once at houston Blues Festival 84 or 85. Saw hubert several times up close, at antones in austin he was hanging out around the club around 1984, with Mel Brown. Great musicians. __________________ opinions expressed are the view of the author, and are not necesarily correct.