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*** ,1939
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Death day
August 12, 1997 (57 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Leo
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Luther Allison
Luther Allison is an American blues guitarist. He was born in Widener, Arkansas, although some accounts claim his true birthplace is Mayflower, Arkansas. Allison was interested in music as a child and in the late 1940s he toured with a family gospel group called The Southern Travelers. He moved with his family to Chicago in 1951 and attended Farragut High School, where he was a classmate with Muddy Water's son. He taught himself guitar and started listening to blues widely. Three years later, he dropped out of school and began hanging out outside blues clubs in the hope of being invited to perform. He performed with the Howlin 'Wolf group and supported James Cotton.
Also known asLuther Sylvester Allison
BornAugust 17, 1939, Widener, Arkansas, United States
DiedAugust 12, 1997, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
GenresBlues, Chicago blues
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1957–1997
LabelsDelmark, Motown, Ruf, Alligator, Rumble, Blind Pig
Associated actsHowlin' Wolf, James Cotton

About Luther Allison

Guitarist Luther Allison was born in Arkansas, United States on August 17, 1939. He dies at the age of 57, on August 12, 1997.

He has been making his own records since the late 1960s and has played with Howlin' Wolf's band as well as backing up Blues Singer James Cotton.

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Luther Allison before becoming famous

Luther Allison was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1939 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

When he was summoned up on stage during a Howlin' Wolf performance in 1957, he got his big break, and Guitarist Freddie King eventually signed him to a record deal.

Achievement of Luther Allison

He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1998.

Luther Allison's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was raised in Widener, Arkansas, until he was 12 years old, when he and his family moved to Chicago.

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The Chicago Sun-Times labeled him"the Rock Singer Bruce Springsteen of the blues" in 2000.

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Luther Allison Income & Net worth

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