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Allan Holdsworth (6 August 1946 – 15 April 2017) was a British jazz fusion and progressive rock guitarist, violinist and composer. He contributed to numerous bands, including Soft Machine, U.K., The Tony Williams Lifetime, Pierre Moerlen's Gong and Bruford, in addition to solo work.
Jul 27, 2021 · Here are five reasons why he will always be hailed as an innovator and virtuoso of the electric guitar …. 1. John Coltrane. Drawn to the sound of John Coltrane’s saxophone, Allan Holdsworth was compelled to create equally fluid legato lines on the guitar, which he adopted at age 17 after a sax proved too expensive.
Apr 18, 2017 · April 18, 2017. Allan Holdsworth, a self-taught guitarist whose protean, virtuosic style was a source of amazement even to his more famous peers, died on Saturday at his home in Vista, Calif....
Apr 17, 2017 · Allan Holdsworth, a spellbinding guitarist who influenced generations of jazz and rock musicians with his innovative sound, has died unexpectedly at age 70.
Aug 6, 2022 · By Bill Kopp. ( Prog ) last updated 6 August 2022. The late Allan Holdsworth sadly passed away aged 70, on April 15. In this last print interview before he died, he spoke to Prog about his life and career. Allan Holdsworth was a towering figure in the world of progressive music.
Apr 19, 2022 · Allan Holdsworth talks jaw-dropping solos, the "exquisitely unique" SynthAxe and his love of headless guitars in his final interview. By Joe Lalaina. published 19 April 2022. The trailblazing jazz-fusion guitarist passed away just days after taking part in his last-ever interview with Guitar World. (Image credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
Apr 19, 2017 · Allan Holdsworth was a giant among giants. He created a unique musical language that meshed extreme harmonic complexity with mind-boggling virtuosity in a way that defied categorization. His music was not always accessible—and he didn’t care.
