Luther Allison
- Origin: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Born: 1939-08-17
- Widener, Arkansas, United States
- Died: 1997-08-12
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Genre: Blues, Funk
- Years active: 1957-1997
- Website: www.luther-allison.com
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Biography
Luther Allison (August 17, 1939 – August 12, 1997) was an American blues guitarist. He was born in Widener, Arkansas, and moved with his family to Chicago in 1951. He taught himself guitar and began listening to blues extensively. Three years later he began hanging around outside blues nightclubs with the hopes of being invited to perform. He played with Howlin' Wolf's band and backed James Cotton.
Albums:
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Luther Allison - Rich Man
- 1987
- Blues, Funk
- United States
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