Luther Allison

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FREDERIKSHAVN, DENMARK - NOVEMBER 10: Bernard Allison performs on stage at Arena Nord during the Bluesheaven Festival 2023 on November 10, 2023 in Frederikshavn, Denmark. (Photo by Per Ole Hagen/Redferns)

Bernard Allison grew up surrounded by blues legends – and hid the fact he was learning guitar for years

By Andrew Daly published

Luther Allison’s son played with Stevie Ray Vaughan for his 16th birthday, toured in a band where pedals were forbidden, and achieved his ambition of being in his father’s band, and even leading it

Guitarists
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bernard Allison comp

How Stevie Ray Vaughan surprised the son of blues royalty at his 16th birthday

By Phil Weller published

Allison thought he’d lost the chance to jam with his hero, then he noticed a tour bus passing the venue

Guitarists
Luther Allison rocks the crowd at the 12th Chicago Blues Festival 1995. He wears a blue-and-white pattern shirt and plays a Gibson Les Paul Standard Gold Top.

Raw energy, fiery lead work and funky rhythms – the story and playing behind ‘the Otis Redding’ of guitar

By David Gerrish published

No one who saw him play could forget him, but he’s often overlooked whenever the legends of blues guitar are mentioned, it's time Luther Allison got his dues

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Exclusive Song Premiere: Walter Trout — "Bad Love"

By Damian Fanelli published

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