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Luther Allison's manager and European agent Thomas Ruf founded the label Ruf Records in 1994. Since signing with Ruf Records, Allison launched a major comeback in association with Alligator Records. Alligator Records founder, Bruce Iglauer, convinced Allison to return to the States. The album ''Soul Fixin' Man'' was recorded and released in 1994 . Luther toured the US and Canada thoroughly and his fan base grew to his mind-blowing performances. Both Allison and ''Soul Fixin' Man'' won four WC Handy Awards in 1994 . With the James Solberg Band backing him, non-stop touring and the release of ''Blue Streak'' (featuring song "Cherry Red Wine"), Allison continued to earn more Handy's and gain wider recognition. Allison scored a host of Living Blues Awards and was featured on the cover pages of major Blues publications. In the middle of his summer of '97 tour, Allison checked into a hospital for chest pains and breathing problems. Unfortunately, it was discovered that he had a tumor on his lung that was about to metastasize to his spine. In and out of a coma, Luther Allison passed away on August 12, 1997, five days before his 58th birthday. His album ''Reckless'' had just been released. Not only did he leave his legacy to never be forgotten, but his son Bernard Allison (born 1965) is an exceptional blues guitarist in his own right. DISCOGRAPHY
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