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Luther Allison

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American blues guitarist and singer, born in Widener, Arkansas on 17 August 1937, died of lung cancer on 12 August 1997 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Allison moved to Chicago in the early 1950s, making his first recordings for Delmark in 1967, with a full album in 1969. In the 1970s, he was one of few blues artists to record for Motown. When moving to Europe in the 1980s, he adopted a more rock-oriented style.
He was posthumously inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1998. Father of Bernard Allison.

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Luther Allison is on Tour!

1 show scheduled

Next Show:

Oct 24, 2026

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bethel, NY

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Luther Allison has released 39+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Montreux 1976 - Complete Show, A Legend Never Dies (Essential Recordings 1976 - 1997), Songs From The Road. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Luther Allison's most popular tracks include Bad News Is Coming, Life Is A Bitch, Should I Wait, Cherry Red Wine, Backtrack. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

American blues guitarist and singer, born in Widener, Arkansas on 17 August 1937, died of lung cancer on 12 August 1997 in Madison, Wisconsin.Allison moved to Chicago in the early 1950s, making his fi... Read the full biography on this page.

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