Luther Allison

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Luther Allison was an acclaimed American blues guitarist and singer known for his powerful performances and significant influence on modern electric blues.

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Luther Allison canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf blues musician
guitarist
human
singer
activeYearsEnd 1997
activeYearsStart 1950s
associatedAct Freddie King
James Cotton
Magic Sam
associatedWith Chicago blues scene
awardReceived Blues Music Awards ceremony
surface form: Blues Music Award

Blues Music Awards ceremony
surface form: W. C. Handy Award
burialPlace Madison, Wisconsin, United States
causeOfDeath lung cancer
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
dateOfBirth 1939-08-17
dateOfDeath 1997-08-12
familyName Allison
fullName Luther Allison self-link
genre blues
electric blues
givenName Luther
hasChild Bernard Allison
influenced Bernard Allison
influencedGenre contemporary blues
instrument guitar
vocals
knownFor extended guitar solos
intense touring schedule
language English
livedIn Paris
surface form: Paris, France
movedTo Chicago, Illinois, United States
nationality American
notableFor influence on modern electric blues
powerful live performances
notableWork album "Bad News Is Coming"
album "Blue Streak"
album "Reckless"
album "Soul Fixin' Man"
occupation blues guitarist
singer
performanceStyle high-energy stage presence
placeOfBirth Widener, Arkansas, United States
placeOfDeath Madison, Wisconsin, United States
recordLabel Alligator Records
Ruf Records
touringRegion Europe
United States of America
surface form: United States

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Blues Hall of Fame notableInductee Luther Allison
Luther Allison fullName Luther Allison self-link
Little Red Rooster recordedBy Luther Allison