Allan Holdsworth

Allan Holdsworth

Allan Holdsworth

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Top Songs

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Metal Fatigue [Remastered]
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Material Unreal [Remastered]
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Devil Take the Hindmost [Remastered]
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The Sixteen Men of Tain [Remastered]
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Joshua [Remastered]

Albums

  • Jarasum Jazz Festival 2014

    May 2022 • 10 songs

  • Leverkusen 2010

    Nov 2021 • 10 songs

  • Leverkusen '97

    Mar 2021 • 11 songs

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Allan Holdsworth

Biography

Guitarist Allan Holdsworth was widely considered one of the finest instrumentalists in all of jazz fusion, yet never truly received the recognition that he so rightfully deserved. Born on August 6, 1946, in Bradford, Yorkshire, Holdsworth was originally taught music by his father, who was a pianist. He didn't pick up the guitar until he was 17 years old, but learned the instrument quickly. After playing in local outfits (and learning the violin), Holdsworth relocated to London, where he was taken under the wing of saxophonist Ray Warleigh. By 1972, Holdsworth had joined progre...
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