Luther Allison

1939–1997 (age 58)

Blues guitarist and singer

Biography

Luther Allison sanded blues with Chicago fire and Mississippi soul, moving audiences with intricate guitar work and passionate vocals that never sacrificed warmth for technique.

He toured the world, shared the stage with younger artists, and, even after his passing, continues to inspire those who remember his final resting place at Washington Memory Gardens.

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