Remembering Hubert Sumlin

Today, November 16 marks Hubert Sumlin's birthday. The great blues guitarist passed away a few years back.I met him once and shot the breeze with him. He was a gracious man. As a blues fan it is a memory I will cherish.

Here he gives a blues history lesson..

Hubert Sumlin doing what he did best..

Jamming with some all stars..

Hope you enjoy! Like the tunes check out the Pirate Radio on facebook for more.

R.I.P. Pinetop Perkins

Pinetop Perkins lived a long life. His long life ended today at the age of 97 according to NBC affiliate KXAN.com in Austin, Texas. The Austin, Texas native became the oldest performer to win a Grammy last month at the award ceremony. I had the pleasure of seeing Pinetop Perkins perform in June of 2000 at the Western Maryland Blues Fest in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born in Mississippi in 1913, to Chess Records in the 50's and touring with Ike Turner and joining Muddy Waters band in 1969. Pinetops Perkins was living blues history. I am glad I had the opportunity to see him perform. I am glad his music is recorded for other generations to enjoy. I am glad he lived a long life. I am saddened that another link to the old blues has passed away.

I am updating my youtube feed to play some of his performances. So, we can celebrate his music on this sad day.

Sources not listed above: pinetopperkins.com.