Allan Holdsworth, the late British guitarist who could make his instrument sing like few others, has been remembered by the many rock stars and musos he inspired.
The innovative guitarist, who reportedly died Saturday (April 15) at the age of 70, shaped the sounds of Van Halen, Joe Satriani and many more with his fusion and prog-rock chops and a bewildering talent for two-handed finger tapping.
Satriani, Toto’s Steve Lukather, Peter Frampton and Journey’s Neal Schon led tributes to the “one-of-a-kind” guitarist.
R.I.P. Allan Holdsworth. You remain an enormous inspiration to me. Your beautiful music will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/UEpuqCTm8s
— Joe Satriani (@chickenfootjoe) April 16, 2017
I cant believe it!
Allan Holdsworth, legendary guitarist of our generation !
He changed the game + was the sweetest guy ever…
RIP— Steve Lukather (@stevelukather) April 16, 2017
RIP Allan Holdsworth —- Wow… how very sad. Enjoy life it’s been 2 very heavy years??… God Bless https://t.co/SUnlOhACmT
— Neal Schon (@NealSchonMusic) April 16, 2017
F*ck!!!!! RIP Allan Holdsworth….One of the all-time greats and innovators…no Holdsworth = no Eddie Van Halen #UK #OneOfAKind pic.twitter.com/xXuPwb8ctn
— Mike Portnoy — (@MikePortnoy) April 16, 2017
Oh no so sad to hear this. Brilliant unique guitar master player. Rest In Peace Alan. https://t.co/39sShdz15T
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) April 16, 2017
#allanholdsworth shifted the fundamental approach of generations of players. He turned a BUNCH of us inside/upside/downside/out. https://t.co/jXd5tZ6BVi
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) April 16, 2017
As his music plays in the background,I’m reminded of just how Head Shakingly GREAT #allanholdsworth is/was/will EVER be (The 16 Men Of Tain)
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) April 17, 2017