The blues is the foundation, and it's got to carry the top. The other part of the scene, the rock 'n' roll and the jazz, are the walls of the blues.

Before I left, I opened a lot of doors for a lot of people to play the blues.

What I want to do, is play music for somebody who believe in me.

I want people to recognize Luther Allison when I play.

The blues is the foundation, and it's got to carry the top. The other part of the scene, the rock 'n' roll and the jazz, are the walls of the blues.

I want to play in a place people want to hear me.

I have as much input to the blues; I just never got the chance, the opportunity or maybe the respect.