Howlin' for Hubert, One More Time

Soundcheck | Feb 23, 2012

As the right-hand man to singer Howlin’ Wolf, guitarist Hubert Sumlin was behind the tasty riffs on classic songs like “Spoonful” and “Smokestack Lightnin’.” Today: We remember the legendary sideman-turned-leader, who died late last year. Plus: A live performance from clarinetist and composer Don Byron and his New Gospel Quintet. And: Reactions to the controversial Chris Brown/Rihanna remixes.

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