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Allan Holdsworth RIP

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  • 16-04-2017 7:48pm
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    bnt
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    I just happened to jump on Twitter a minute ago, and my heart sank to see this:

    https://twitter.com/MikePortnoy/status/853672153362903041

    Allan was one of the most astonishing guitarists ever, who developed a remarkable technique that started with a wish to sound like John Coltrane and other crazy jazz musicians. His sound was recognisable anywhere and inspired the likes of Shawn Lane, John Petrucci, Frank Gambale, and just about every adventurous prog or fusion guitarist. Here's a quick sample of his work with U.K:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeXSQl56no8

    From out there on the moon, international politics look so petty. You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, ‘Look at that, you son of a bitch’.

    — Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 Astronaut



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    Passenger
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    I remember been given Wardenclyffe Tower years ago, putting it on and thinking this is like nothing else. Ever. Immediately recognisable musician and hugely influential, as you said. RIP.


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    Pelvis
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    Ah only reading this now. Shame someone so influential can pass away and virtual no mention of it. At least no mention this side of the water anyway.


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    DrumSteve
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    While I could never truly get into his music, I could definitely appreciate the guy was a genius (his legato phrasing is better than anyone will ever get).

    RIP Allan


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