Wonderful... I'm crying on my lunch! As a young guitarist in the mid 70's, Allan's music changed my life. It taught me that the limitations I had attributed to my instrument were an illusion. Here was someone who seemed to be able to play anything he imagined... and the music he imagined was beautiful, it seemed to come from a sacred place that only he could reach. It definitely inspired me, even though I came to realize (over the last 40-something years) that I would never be able to reach those heights. Thank you for such inspiration Allan. Rest in Peace.

@Gregorypeckory

5 жыл бұрын

All we can do is listen, love what we still have, and thank our lucky stars we got to be in the presence of such a great genius, and receive the brilliant gifts he spent his life giving us. And miss the hell out of him!

@Christophergarcia-pt2qj

5 жыл бұрын

I love hearing such comments from someone who got it! Thanks Tim

@thesuncollective1475

3 жыл бұрын

Me too I feel I know him...I bought a few of his albums and saw him play at hammersmith....such a shame so sad..such an ace talented man

@nasticanasta

Жыл бұрын

I did not discover this humble Giant until 1980, I got to see IOU, and every show near me until his passing, The most unknown master of all time, changed mine too, and he will continue to change lives through eternity

The more I learn about Allan and his life.. The more I love him and his music❤

Allan was a one off. A very special talent. Will leave an irreplaceable void. His music will never leave us.

These are just the loveliest things to see, thank you

Loving these segments, especially this one. The William Shatner story is HILARIOUS!!!!

@jamestejada3673

2 жыл бұрын

True that.If Shatner only had known.Ha ha ha.

I had gone to see the Grateful Dead NYE show on 1976. I was staying at Friend's place in San Francisco. He had left the Tony Williams Lifetime album 9n his turntable. I played it and Fred blew my mind. I remember not a single Dead tube from that night, but I remember hearing Alan for that very first time.

His music touched me from the UK album onward.....for the next 25' years I went to see him play whenever he came east...14 times in all...met him twice, once spent 10 minutes alone with him. He was kind, humble, gifted....and SO MISSED. These days I try to get my hands and ears on any concert or recorded Allan that I haven't heard...all amazing

These are really heartfelt memorials. Respect and thanks. RIP AH

The sad thing is/was most, but thankfully, not all, Brits would not have a clue who Allan Holdsworth was/is. Very modest, yet, unconsciously, perhaps, one gifted/irreplaceable musician who left me speechless. As a fellow Yorkshireman/musician, I can honestly say, that no one came close. Thank you for sharing your infinite legacy : )

The Shatner story is great....there were times I had to turn it off so I get my emotions back so I wouldn't Cry...what a great set of videos....thank you so much...

It almost made me cry here in my work. Man, no words... Allan was fantastic. My father-in-music and biggest musical influence. There's no day that passes for me without listening to his music. It amazes me to know how he has impacted so many people from so many different countries and cultures. I'm down here, Sao Paulo - Brazil, and once again listening to the best guitarist to ever walk on this Earth. Such a humble man; such a character! Cheers.

@Sandemose

6 жыл бұрын

Same here. Started crying when hearing Gary Husband playing Looking glass. Thank you so much for sharing these videos.

He was, and will always be....The most incredible Man of our times. He never got the recognition....but to those who know.....He was a god among gods.

Another home run Gary! Right from-through-to the heart of the matter and Allan's true essence. Amen

Extraordinary musicians and artists are often described as being, "on another level"; well the level that Allan was on was so beyond the average "extraordinary musician". Such a beautiful and touching tribute to an actual genius.

HOUSTON 1985: Before his IOU set at Fitzgeralds, Allan walks in while the openning band was on. HE sat at the back by the bar. Having recognized him I asked for his autograph and welcomed him to town. We both just cringed and laughed at the squealing noise the guitarist was making. I left him alone, for a while he sat there unnoticed.. within minutes he was surrounded by fans.

Allan was a true artist

Was lucky to see him live 4 times

What a genius.

So beautiful... Amazingly well done! Thanks for uploading

It’s almost futile to justly describe Allan’s contribution to art and humanity. After thinking about it for a day, I realized, in his field, Allan’s equivalent to Michelangelo and Leonardo Di Vinci in theirs. He achieved what no other human could’ve hoped to. He changed the scale of 10. Listening to his peers on hours of interviews, I’m sure they’d agree, now, there are no 10’s. And Allan was a 12. Just beyond. I love Bill Bruford’s description, “his talent was astronomical.” I had the privilege of meeting Allan, shaking his huge hand, and thanking him for all his music (I was going to say ‘incredible music,’ but that futilely doesn’t really do him justice). Thank you, Allan. RIP.

@Diogolindir

3 жыл бұрын

he is indeed a colossal figure that needs to be studied and cherished as long as humans exist. His sound and ideas changed me as a player forever.

Some of the stories man. Reminds me of the time I saw him live and he and the band were called back for an encore and Allan had to borrow a pick from an audience member in the front row.

Great among men

🙏🏼

If anyone is in doubt about his abilities as a remarkable musician, watch his tutorial on you tube on how he visualize his music..mind blowing!!Then listen to any thing by Allan in his history and go forward to his present day material and let us know what you think.A very unique artist.Surely missed RIP ALLAN HOLDSWORH.

As a drummer I'm so jealous of Chad wackerman, not only did he get 2 play with Allen but zappa too, suited both bands perfectly

@stixnfeet7818

4 жыл бұрын

And to see him drop a stick at 4:53 reminds us he's still human!

@kayned47

4 жыл бұрын

@@stixnfeet7818 another drummer who seems 2 drop his sticks is marco minneman, I wish he wouldn't do the stick twirling stuff, there's no need 4 him 2 he's unbelievable as he is even without doin it

That comment about if Debussy would be enthralled by Allan. I've wondered the same thing about the greats!

AH carrying Shatner's luggage - hysterical

And as Guitar Player magazine stated, "And he's still better than you".

彼って結構るけぶしなんだよ、全く！

Name of the song that starts at 3:17? Guys help!

@RodrigoLopes-im3xj

6 жыл бұрын

Yudhir Gautam Above and Below.

@yudhirgautam1645

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! :)

@jaysrinivasan8205

3 жыл бұрын

Yudhir Gautam Thx brother and to you rodrigo.

I have new found respect for William Shatner

Who is this dude @ 4:58?

@TheUnrealAllanHoldsworth

6 жыл бұрын

That is Tony Newton, bass legend, and also the bassist in Tony Williams Lifetime.

@Miguelito1530

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was Katt Williams for a second there.

I have William Shatner. Hierarchies are not always about competency.