Luther Allison (August 17, 1939 – August 12, 1997) was an
American blues guitarist. He was born in Widener, Arkansas and moved
with his family, at age 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.
