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	Allan Holdsworth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Allan Holdsworth (born August 6, 1946 in Bradford, West Yorkshire) is an English jazz guitarist and composer.
		Allan Holdsworth is a jazz/fusion guitarist and is widely known for his contributions to the genre.
		Subsequently Holdsworth worked with jazz rock groups Gong, Soft Machine, The New Tony Williams Lifetime, Jean-Luc Ponty and later in the decade he was a member of the all-star progressive rock quartet UK with John Wetton, Bill Bruford and Eddie Jobson.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Allan_Holdsworth (866 words)

	GenieLab::Music Allan Holdsworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Allan Holdsworth (born August 6, 1948) is a British guitarist and jazz composer.
		Holdsworth is felt by many to be one of the most significant figures in the development and evolution of the electric guitar in the modern era, and has been described as "the guitarist's guitarist".
		In the early Seventies, Holdsworth joined avant-garde rock group Gong and later in the decade he was a member the all-star progressive rock quartet UK with John Wetton, Bill Bruford and Eddie Jobson.
	genielab.com /artist/105820 (403 words)

	allanint
		Allan: My father tried to get me interested in the piano, but it was really obvious that I had no interest in it.
		Allan: From him, because he had a real understanding of the guitar - he knew where all the notes were, he knew where all the chords were.
		Allan: Yeah because the scale length of the guitar, the A and E become a little short, and the tone of the E on the low E string or the A string isn't as nice sounding.
	www.angelfire.com /oh/scotters2/allanint.html (4530 words)

	Bio - Allan Holdsworth
		Holdsworth paid his musician’s dues early on working the dance-club circuit, where he began to meet fellow musicians who hailed from the south.
		One frequent topic of discussion among Holdsworth devotees was the fact that after well over a decade of touring with stellar players, Holdsworth had never approved the release of any live recordings by his bands, or any of those with him as a guest performer for that matter.
		Holdsworth toured with the band in Japan in the summer of 2003, which included saxophonist Elton Dean, bassist Hugh Hopper, and drummer John Marshall.
	www.alternityrecords.com /allan.holdsworth.html (2061 words)

	Allan Holdsworth - Biography - AOL Music
		Guitarist Allan Holdsworth is widely considered to be one of the finest instrumentalists in all of jazz fusion, yet has never truly received the recognition that he so rightfully deserves.
		By 1972, Holdsworth had joined progressive rockers Tempest, appearing on the group's self-titled debut a year later before joining Soft Machine in December 1973 -- and radically changing the latter outfit's sound to guitar-based fusion in the process.
		In the mid-'80s, Holdsworth was one of the first musicians to use a Synthaxe, a guitar that contained a breath controller that proved to be a cross between a synthesizer, guitar, and saxophone (Holdsworth was awarded Best Guitar Synthesist from 1989 through 1994 in the readers' poll of Guitar Player magazine).
	music.aol.com /artist/allan-holdsworth/6754/biography (479 words)

	Abstract Logix - Interview - Allan Holdsworth Interview
		It is a rare honor indeed to hear from guitarist extraordinaire Allan Holdsworth.
		Allan Holdsworth: I thought he was an amazing guitarist and musician.
		Fan: Allan being that in terms of equipment you are an innovator and when you have the time to you sometimes sell things like the Harness and the Harness II.
	www.abstractlogix.com /interview_view.php?idno=15 (1392 words)

	Allan Holdsworth in Concert
		Holdsworth is a jazz-rock improviser hailing from the glory day of fusion, having played with Tempest, Tony Williams, Jean Luc Ponty, Soft Machine, Gong, Bill Buford, and has since gone on to be one of the very few fretsters playing in the style who has remained vital, intense, brilliant in their improvisation.
		His solos are register-jumping wonders of speed and fluidity, ultra legato excursions that pull against the constraints of the rhythm while simultaneously riding the rattle and rush of the bass and drums.
		There were times that his harmonies with Holdsworth in the middle and higher ranges suggested a fourth instrument.
	tedburke2.tripod.com /allen_holdsworth.html (195 words)

	Arts & Entertainment: ALLAN HOLDSWORTH fan club: honoring a jazz rock fusion guitar legend Group on Care2 Connect
		Allan Holdsworth is widely regarded by fans and contemporary musicians as one of the 20 th century's most prominent guitarists.
		Fred, later re-titled Kinder by Holdsworth, and a staple in his repertoire for some years to come, introduces Holdsworth's unique harmonic language, with a lyrical bent that manages to be completely distinctive.
		And his playing style is quite simply like no other; influenced heavily by Coltrane, Holdsworth, even at this early stage in his career, is capable of sheets of sound that, punctuated by held notes and legato runs, are visceral in their impact.
	www.care2.com /c2c/group/allan_holdsworth_fan_club (849 words)

	www.myspace.com/allanholdsworthfanspace
		Many of music's best-known instrumental masters cite Holdsworth as that rare and shining voicea legendary player who continues to push the outer limits of instrumental technique and the electric guitar's range of tonal and textural possibilities.
		Particularly during the 90s, Holdsworth has enjoyed the recognition so many musicians strongly feel he deserves, given that he has developed his career outside the big label mainstream and has consistently produced his own recordings with complete creative control since the mid-80s.
		Holdsworth, is the future and hes goin a be for a long time.
	www.myspace.com /allanholdsworthfanspace (689 words)

	allstarmusiclessons home page
		After playing in local outfits (in addition to learning the violin), Holdsworth relocated to London, where he was taken under the wing of saxophonist Ray Warleigh.
		By 1972, Holdsworth had joined progressive rockers Tempest, appearing on the group's self-titled debut a year later.
		U.S. drummer Tony Williams discovered Holdsworth around this time, which led to an invite for the up-and-coming guitarist to replace John McLaughlin in Williams ' Lifetime project in 1975, as Holdsworth appeared on the Williams recordings Believe It and Million Dollar Legs.
	www.allstarmusiclessons.com /playercentral/allanholdsworth.htm (206 words)

	Amazon.com: Flat Tire: Music: Allan Holdsworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Allan plays all the drum parts using the Synth triggers, a tube that Allan blows through, controls the power of a note and adds sustain.
		Allan utilizes almost exclusively (except the 1st track) on this disc an interesting and rarely used, almost extinct piece of technology/instrument, the Synthaxe.
		This is by far Allan's most personal CD, you can tell by his passionate words on the inside cover that it is a true labor of love.
	www.amazon.com /Flat-Tire-Allan-Holdsworth/dp/B00006LWTE (1097 words)

	Allan Holdsworth : Sand - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
		Brit guitar hero Allan Holdsworth, ex of the Soft Machine, Gong, U.K., and Bill Bruford and Annette Peacock's solo projects, has been wildly inconsistent when it comes to his solo projects.
		But Sand is a different animal, a respite from the relentless kitchen sink approach Holdsworth was mired in through much of the late '70s and early '80s.
		Utilizing a new contraption, the "Synthaxe," a guitar that has the tonal and sonic possibilities of the synthesizer but can be played straight as well, it seems to satisfy the artist's technology jones, and allows him to compose sensitively for the instrument while not forgetting he's a guitarist first.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,103001,00.html (356 words)

	Allan Holdsworth Group \| Then!
		Holdsworth's reputation as a perfectionist has kept this performance out of the public eye for all too long, and so kudos is due to Chris Hoard and Derek Wilson of Alternity Records for ultimately convincing him to release it.
		Holdsworth has always had a personal sound on synths, and while Hunt clearly has his own playing style, having the Synthaxe patches available help keep the proceedings well within Holdsworth's sonic universe.
		Any misgivings Holdsworth may have had about his performances on this date are purely his own; there's nary a misstep during the entire performance, and Holdsworth executes his signature blinding legato runs with the apparent ease and personality that make him an often emulated but never copied guitar hero.
	www.allaboutjazz.com /php/article.php?id=14678 (548 words)

	Parker Guitars Forum - Allan Holdsworth and Pat Metheny
		Allan's playing especially gives you a peep into the window of his musical heart.
		A chap next to me mentioned it to allan after one song and he said "what can I do?" In a moment of brilliance I souted back "give him some brushes" Allan just laughed and carried on to the next tune.
		Posted - 12/11/2005 : 12:18:29 PM pat metheny is one of my favorites.i can appreciate what holdsworth has accomplished but i find that after about a minute of listening to him,after the wow,he is fast and complex,i'm like,okay,i'm done.
	www.parkerguitars.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=678 (787 words)

	Gary Husband-"The Things I See - Interpretations of the Music of Allan Holdsworth" Art of Life AL1002-2 CD
		In this recording we hear him playing the music of another innovator, guitarist Allan Holdsworth, whom he has accompanied at the drums for many years and is intimately acquainted with his music.
		The guitaristic prowess of Allan is well known amongst the musical, and particularly, the guitar community of the world.
		This sharply focused album is made entirely from "Interpretations of the Music of Allan Holdsworth", 10 tracks of solo piano played by a musician at the height of his powers...
	www.artofliferecords.com /garyhusband.html (1083 words)

	purevolume™ \| Allan Holdsworth
		Allan Holdsworth is widely regarded by fans and contemporary musicians as one of the 20th century's most prominent guitarists.
		Musician Magazine placed Holdsworth near the top of their 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
		An inductee of Guitar Player Magazine's Hall of Fame, Holdsworth is a five-time winner in their readers' poll.
	www.purevolume.com /allanholdsworth (92 words)

	Amazon.com: I.O.U.: Music: Allan Holdsworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Allan's gone through many many phases and I love them all but this period was his rawest and most incendiary, tone-wise at least.
		The night Allan and the band played with Eddie Van Halen live at The Roxy for two shows was a memory that won't fade.
		Holdsworth is excellent on the guitar alone, but he expands on that, like with his violin solo.
	www.amazon.com /I-O-U-Allan-Holdsworth/dp/B000003BI0 (1405 words)

	Amazon.ca: Melody Chords for Guitar by Allan Holdsworth: Books: Holdsworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Influential fusion player Allan Holdsworth provides guitarists with a simplified method of learning chords, in diagram form, for playing accompaniments and for playing popular melodies in "chord-solo" style.
		Allan Holdsworth is a great guitar player, but this book is a really disappointment.Someone who knows some music theory do not
		Any guitarist who has a good grasp of theory and is a well educated guitarist will find this book remedial, other than whatever insight you may learn about how Allan views chords, which although interesting, will not do a whole lot for one's playing.
	www.amazon.ca /Melody-Chords-Guitar-Allan-Holdsworth/dp/157424051X (538 words)

	E.J.N. - ALLAN HOLDSWORTH
		Musician Magazine placed Holdsworth near the top of their "100 greatest guitarists of all time." There's never been a shortage of media attention or acclaim for Holdsworth's accomplishments and originality An inductee of Guitar Player Magazine's Hall of Fame, Holdsworth is a five-time winner in their readers' poll.
		Holdsworth's career brought him to international audiences suddenly in the early 1970s, when he joined drummer John Hiseman's short-lived but much acclaimed "progressive" rock band, Tempest.
		Holdsworth recorded on one of the most celebrated fusion albums from the mid-70s, Believe It, (Epic), as a member of the Tony Williams' New Lifetime.
	www.europejazz.net /mus/holdsworth.htm (2111 words)

	allan Holdsworth in planet x? what do you think??? - Planet X Messageboard
		we know holdsworth and he don´t play heavy riffs, he hasn´t the trash, heavy style how macalpine or helmerich etc.
		I'm sure he would have discussed this with Allan before signing him up to record the guitars.
		TJ is not known as a riffer either but he still did it in his brief stint with PX.
	www.xplanetx.com /msgboard/showthread.php?t=579 (484 words)

	Allan Holdsworth: Creating imaginary backdrops
		As a solo artist, Holdsworth's career has been one of artistic triumph.
		During the latter half of the '80s, the Synthaxe was the key to Holdsworth's entirely unique sound.
		Holdsworth recently began exploring another radical step in the guitar's evolution.
	www.innerviews.org /inner/holdswor.html (7034 words)

	"The Unofficial Allan Holdsworth Web Site"
		The purpose of this web site is to present any and all fans of Allan Holdsworth with a means of accessing valuable and accurate information regarding Allan's music.
		All known recordings featuring Allan as a leader as well as a sideman are presented here.
		Allan Holdsworth's recording career began in 1969 with the group Igginbottom and has continued to the present day.
	www.enter.net /~rainsong (514 words)

	ALLAN HOLDSWORTH Flat Tire reviews and MP3
		As a consumate Holdsworth fan, while my only musical accomplishment is virtuoso CD playing, I find this the most difficult of Allan's albums to listen to.
		Isolated on other albums, those tunes gave breadth and depth, but in forming all of the compositions on "Spare Tire", I find there is one helluva lot of depth and abstraction, with little other in the way of musical variety.
		The Synthaxe splits the Holdsworth fan base in two: those who like it and those who would only want to hear his unique guitarwork.
	www.progarchives.com /Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=5298 (1224 words)

	Allan Holdsworth \| Against the Clock: The Best of Allan Holdsworth
		Scarcer still are those who can work within someone else’s framework, altering the complexion to fit their own musical universe—indelibly stamping whatever musical situation they find themselves in, not just through the notes they play, but in the way they alter what surrounds them.
		Disc two features Holdsworth’s work on the Synthaxe, an awkward-looking guitar synthesizer that, given his recognition of John Coltrane as a seminal influence, has afforded him the ability to execute phrases with a horn-like diction, something that he could previously only emulate on guitar.
		And while some may quibble about tracks included or excluded, the truth of the matter is that the collection, selected by Holdsworth himself, provides the broadest possible overview of an artist who, at the midpoint of his career, undoubtedly has many more musical revelations up his sleeve.
	www.allaboutjazz.com /php/article.php?id=16726 (653 words)

	0274 by Allan Holdsworth: Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Allan Holdsworth : Albums : The Sixteen Men of Tain : 0274 : Reviews
		Holdsworth has stripped away the distracting banks of keyboards and allowed his soaring, gliding guitar to shine through in a way it hasn't since the 1980s.
		Even the Synthaxe, Holdsworth's signature guitar synthesizer, sounds organic and immediate, not to mention far less prevalent than on previous albums.
	www.mp3.com /tracks/4697691/reviews.html (126 words)

	Discovering Allan Holdsworth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		By all means, anyone who's interested in hearing Allan Holdsworth's playing needs to have One of a Kind and Feels Good to Me, two of the best fusion albums ever recorded.
		IMO some Petrucci parts of Hell's Kitchen and Trial of Tears are inspired in Allan Holdsworth works.
		Both of these albums are considered classics in Holdsworth circles, and the vocals are quite good--especially if you enjoy the vocals in Cream, because Jack Bruce handles some of them on Road Games.
	www.mikeportnoy.com /forum/printable.aspx?m=986308 (1085 words)

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