Freakin Luther... Got into the blues to late. He was awesome and wish I had the chance to see him on this side...
10 лет назад
Luther Allison: 8/17/1939 - Before he was known for his pulse-pounding performances and powerhouse guitar prowess, this bluesman taught himself to play the guitar shortly after moving to Chicago with his family at age twelve. He sharpened his skills and frequented the blues clubs throughout the Windy City, where he would often have the chance to sit in with a numerous giants of the genre. In 1967 signed to Delmark Records, released his debut album two years later, and built a strong following off of his performances. He signed to Motown Records in the early 70′s before departing for Europe in 1977, where he lived and worked for a number years. Signed to Alligator Records, he returned to the United States in the early 90′s where his popularity erupted, boosted not only by universal critical acclaim (he would win 5 Blues Music Awards in 1996 alone) but also a plethora of appearances at festivals. He enjoyed his rejuvenated career, both on the road and in the studio, until his tragic passing in 1997.
I loved most of all when he was telling stories, like "Last night I met a woman..." and when he jumped from the stage to walk around in the public... Luther - we love you and we will never forget you! Hope you have a good time up in the skies with your "boss"! Let the good times roll!
I received the gift of seeing him twice live in Paris in 1995 and 1997 along with his son Bernard before his death that summer. I will forever remember sitting on the edge of the stage with my best buddy listening and witnessing a great man and musician. Even better I sat in a small cafe in Paris late one night and there he was sitting enjoying a local blues band. There were about 20 people in this little place when he was invited on stage to play a couple of tunes with an 8-year-old drummer. That was cool! :-). RIP Luther and my heart will always hold a piece of your music in. :-)
O IMORRÍVEL LUTHER ALLISON É PARA MIM, A MAGIA REAL DO BLUES, SEU SOLOS IMAGINÁRIOS E A SUA VOZ, TRÁS A CALMA DA BRISA, COM ISSO O BLUES SE TORNA A VOZ DA ALMA, CALANDO OS SOLUÇOS, CESSANDO AS LÁGRIMAS, COM ISSO CRIA A A MAIS LINDA NÉVOA DA VIDA. THE BLUES NEVER DIE...............................
I remember that gig - being not live in East-Berlin but in Hamburg watching it on the telly. We didn't have VCR then so I recorded just the audio on a tape recorder and played that goddamm tape so many times that I still know every announcement, every break, and of course Luthers Licks of that gig. Fantastic gig, really brilliant. I've seen that band a few times in the years before that - they were always great. Zox, that maniac on the bass broke TWO stings on a night in Hamburg's Fabrik. Have very rarely seen a bass player breaking one string, never again anyone who broke two! This line-up become my favoruite LA-line-up. Around the time of "Bad love" I had the chance to meet Luther in Hamburg and have a long chat with him, even managed to play some blues licks with him. He was my bluesman. Maybe Muddy and Otis and Jimmy were more important guitarrists, but he was around when I was out to see Blues and he bloody well taught me the lot. What a loss. But then: What a gift to mankind!
1. Back Track, I'm On The Road Again 0:41 2. Show Me A Reason 5:13 3. Should I Wait 16:15 4. Chicago 20:33 5. Too Many Women 25:32 6. Fight 30:55 7. Rich Man 37:05 8. Cold As Ice 42:19 9. Just My Guitar And Me 50:31 10. Love Is Free 57:55 11. Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay 1:06:38
I've seen him with 12 years. He asked me after the show to come backstage and signed a poster. The whole band signed it actually. Must have been 1995 or so in Germany Pumpwerk. He wrote: For Tido. Luther Allison 1995. I still have it. He told me if I will ever be in los Angeles I believe, I should tell bb king, he should let me into his club. He was so kind.
Playlist: 01. Back Track, I'm On The Road Again 0:42 02. Show Me A Reason 5:12 03. Should I Wait 16:15 04. Chicago 20:33 05. Too Many Women 25:32 06. Fight 30:55 07. Rich Man 37:05 08. Cold As Ice 42:19 09. Just My Guitar And Me 50:31 10. Love Is Free 57:55 11. Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay 1:06:38
Ooww how I love to see performances like this!! People in the crowd just enjoying the show and not holding their telephone like these days. Great performance by Luther. One of the best ❤❤❤
I was there! Sweet 17 years old ;-) And it was still deepest GDR back then. Luther was one of the first western artists who were allowed to perform back then. A good two years later, the GDR was history
Just read today that in 2000, the Chicago Sun Times called Luther Allison the Bruce Springsteen of the blues, and after watching this, I get it. He connected with his audience awesomely, blew 'em all away with his talent, and looked good doing it!
Frank Rabaste' Can play it too! nice to see Luther giving him some room to play and showcase his talent as well. Both great musicians along with the whole band.
I used to go see Luther at the Lazy J Saloon in Bloomington, IL in the 80s. I never saw him on a big stage. Luther Jr. lived next door to me, but unlike his brother Berhard, he didn't play music.
Philipp Dawo1 month agoPlaylist: 01. Back Track, I'm On The Road Again 0:42 02. Show Me A Reason 5:12 03. Should I Wait 16:15 04. Chicago 20:33 05. Too Many Women 25:32 06. Fight 30:55 07. Rich Man 37:05 08. Cold As Ice 42:19 09. Just My Guitar And Me 50:31 10. Love Is Free 57:55 11. Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay 1:06:38
He was a great personality, had charisma, and was a real artist, musician. Contact me on Facebook if you like. Here my interview with him from 1988: vimeo.com/7511938
01. Backtrack 02. Let's Try It Again 03. Freedom 04. Life Is A Bitch 05. Just Memories 06. Fight 07. Bad News Is Coming 08. Just My Guitar (And Me) 09. Now You Got It 10. Let's Have A Little Talk 11. The Dock Of The Bay
Sad he is gone. He was such a great artist! Look back at my TV interview and production with Luther Allison: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7TL236Eb1vg.html
