Luther Allison, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Luther Allison

American blues guitarist

Date of Birth: 17-Aug-1939

Place of Birth: Widener, Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: 12-Aug-1997

Profession: musician, guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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.