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Luther Allison Blues musician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Aug 17, 1939
  • Died: Aug 12, 1997

Luther Allison was an American blues guitarist. He was born in Widener, Arkansas, and moved with his family, at the age of twelve, to Chicago in 1951. He taught himself guitar and began listening to blues extensively. Three years later he began hanging outside blues nightclubs with the hopes of being invited to perform. He played with Howlin' Wolf's band and backed James Cotton.

I have as much input to the blues I just never got the chance, the opportunity or maybe the respect. respect

I think I'm the most positive guy still going in my generation, and I'm out there to prove that. positive

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Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 more quotes from Dave Barry

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We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more quotes from Winston Churchill

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