Esta semana nos enteramos de la partida de Allan Holdsworth, miembro de Igginbottom, Soft Machine y Gong, a los 70 años de edad.
Holdsworth, figura fundamental del jazz, la fusión y el progersivo, fue despedido con sentidos homenajes de sus colegas a través de redes sociales.
Acá dejamos algunos testimonios…
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) 16 de abril de 2017
Huge loss, true genius. His music went over heads at times (mine 2 admittedly) but brilliant uncompromising & impactful RIP#AllanHoldsworth pic.twitter.com/6H6tiKe2gn
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) 16 de abril de 2017
Rest In Peace Allan Holdsworth–supreme brilliant innovator.
Click to help his family if you can–… https://t.co/ihadpOY0LU— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) 17 de abril de 2017
It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Allan Holdsworth, wonderful talent and true Gentleman. R.I.P.
— Original Asia (@originalasia) 16 de abril de 2017
Devastated to hear of the passing of a legend! RIP Allan Holdsworth
— Richie Kotzen (@Richie_Kotzen) 16 de abril de 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) 16 de abril de 2017
R.I.P. Allan Holdsworth. pic.twitter.com/ubyzaV6JXH
— Michael Amott (@Michael_Amott) 16 de abril de 2017
I’m very saddened to hear about the death of Allan Holdsworth today. He was a huge influence on my playing as… https://t.co/gUzIYxlEjd
— John Petrucci (@JPetrucci) 16 de abril de 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) 16 de abril de 2017
Wow, just heard that Allan Holdsworth passed away. Another one of the greats is gone. RIP
— Gus G. (@gusgofficial) 16 de abril de 2017
Rest in peace, my brother Allan pic.twitter.com/drfLxTCev1
— Tony MacAlpine (@tonymacalpine) 16 de abril de 2017
Very sad to hear about the loss of Allan Holdsworth. We were just at NAMM together for ISP! A brilliant guitarist & innovator. God Bless you
— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) 16 de abril de 2017
Alan Holdsworth…RIP…Stunning Guitarist. Thoughts & Prayers To His Family, Friends & Fans… pic.twitter.com/tTDmObQwun
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) 16 de abril de 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) 16 de abril de 2017