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Most recent addition: An interview from the Swedish magazine FUZZ, in [Swedish|Att söka det oförfalskade (FUZZ magazine 2000)] and in a provisional English translation.
Quick links: '''[[Allan Holdsworth|Bio]] - [[Allan Holdsworth Blog|Blog]] - [[Allan Holdsworth Discography|Discography]] - [[Press coverage|Articles]] - [[Allan Holdsworth filmography|Filmography]] - [[Allan Holdsworth bibliography|Bibliography]] - [[Allan Holdsworth YouTube Playlists|YouTube Playlists]]''' - '''[[About The Allan Holdsworth Information Center|About site]]'''


[[File:Allan_Holdsworth-0250.jpg|450 px|right]]Welcome to the Allan Holdsworth Information Center.
'''This web site is an independent fan site, not affiliated with the Allan Holdsworth estate.'''
 
[[File:Allan_Holdsworth-0250.jpg|450 px|right]]'''NEWS''':
*Aug 7 2025: In 2007, a live DVD was released. The DVD was compiled from four separate shows. Now, the complete four shows are getting released, on streaming and Blu-Ray. Read more: '''[[The Complete Yoshi's Shows]]'''.
*July 29 2025: The Allan Holdsworth estate has established official '''[https://www.facebook.com/tribute.allanholdsworth Facebook]''' and '''[https://www.instagram.com/allan_holdsworth_official/ Instagram]''' accounts. '''[https://www.facebook.com/AllanHoldsworthArchives Allan Holdsworth Archives on Facebook]''' (and Instagram) and the website '''allanholdsworth.info''' remain independent fan sites.
*Gary Husband releases '''[[Postcards From The Past]]''' on August 15, featuring Allan on two tracks.
 
*Anil Prasad has released the audio file from his great "Innerview" in 1993: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by5XILLGMII '''Listen here (YouTube)'''.]
 
*Andrea Giustiniani has rather quietly published a book of Holdsworth transcriptions. From what we can gather, the book contains melodies and solos of 14 tunes recorded and mostly composed by Allan. The book appears to be standard notation ONLY. That's about all we can say about it. '''[[Allan Holdsworth - Transcriptions (book]]'''.
 
*MoonJune is rereleasing "Abracadabra" by SoftWorks on April 15 2025. The rerelease contains two previously unreleased bonus tracks from a concert in Tokyo, August 10, 2003. For further details, please see '''[[Abracadabra_(album)|Abracadabra]]'''.
 
*Engineer Robert Feist has written a recollection on working with Allan: [https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/allan-holdsworth-road-games-metal-fatigue-sessions '''Read on GuitarPlayer.com'''] [https://web.archive.org/web/20250105011540/https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/allan-holdsworth-road-games-metal-fatigue-sessions (archive.org)].
 
*Jazz In Britain is releasing an archival album of PAZ: '''[[Variation and Creation: The Story of PAZ]]'''.
 
*MoonJune is releasing a remastered version of [[Floating World Live (album)|'''Floating World''']].
 
*Steve Hunt and Tim Miller have a new album out featuring no less than four Holdsworth alumni: [https://stevehunt.bandcamp.com/album/changes '''Changes'''].
 
*British Progressive Jazz has released a live track from 1973 featuring Allan on the album '''[[This Is British Progressive Jazz (album)|This Is British Progressive Jazz]].'''
 
*Allan's family has created a company to maintain the business side of Allan's legacy. Read more: '''[[Allan Holdsworth LLC]]'''
 
*An archival release of Allan playing live with Pat Smythe has been released: '''[[New Dawn: Live 1973]]'''.
 
*The website has undergone some updates and maintenance. The discography entries have been expanded, the interviews have summaries added, and the bibliography and filmography has been updated.
*'''[[Archived news]]'''
 
== Welcome to the Allan Holdsworth Information Center.==
 
DISCLAIMER: The Allan Holdsworth Information Center (allanholdsworth.info) is an independent fan site, not affiliated with Allan's estate in any way.  


The intention of this website is to present historical information on British guitarist [[Allan Holdsworth]], by making available interviews, transcriptions and other material that is otherwise hard to find. This website is not affiliated with Allan Holdsworth's estate in any way, and is a private, non-profit endeavor. The admin of this site also runs the  [https://www.facebook.com/AllanHoldsworthArchives/ Allan Holdsworth Archives] page on Facebook, please leave a message there if you would like to get in touch. We also recommend that you join [https://www.facebook.com/groups/361803263942657/ The unReal Allan Holdsworth] Facebook group for up to date information from knowledgeable people, but this site is not affiliated with the group. The official Facebook page is found at [https://www.facebook.com/allanholdsworthmusic/?fref=ts Allan Holdsworth Music], which is maintained by Manifesto Records, and again not affiliated with this site.
The intention of this website is to present historical information on British guitarist [[Allan Holdsworth]], by making available interviews, transcriptions and other material that is otherwise hard to find. This website is not affiliated with Allan Holdsworth's estate in any way, and is a private, non-profit endeavor. The admin of this site also runs the  [https://www.facebook.com/AllanHoldsworthArchives/ Allan Holdsworth Archives] page on Facebook, please leave a message there if you would like to get in touch. We also recommend that you join [https://www.facebook.com/groups/361803263942657/ The unReal Allan Holdsworth] Facebook group for up to date information from knowledgeable people, but this site is not affiliated with the group. The official Facebook page is found at [https://www.facebook.com/allanholdsworthmusic/?fref=ts Allan Holdsworth Music], which is maintained by Manifesto Records, and again not affiliated with this site.


A huge thanks to all the wonderful people who have helped supply material. In particular, thanks to Olivier for collecting material from the year 2000 onwards, and to Ed for filling in a lot of gaps. We highly recommend that you check out Ed Chang's "chronological analysis and appreciation" at http://threadoflunacy.blogspot.com. Thanks also to all the great folks at the unReal group, especially Nick for getting the group going, and to Manning for taking on the mantle. A huge thanks to Allan's musicians, friends and family members who have shared many a great memory. All of these efforts have been an inspiration in updating the old site, which is archived at http://fingerprintsweb.net/ah/home.html
A huge thanks to all the wonderful people who have helped supply material. In particular, thanks to Olivier for collecting material from the year 2000 onwards, and to Ed for filling in a lot of gaps. We highly recommend that you check out Ed Chang's "chronological analysis and appreciation" at http://threadoflunacy.blogspot.com. Thanks also to all the great folks at the unReal group, especially Nick for getting the group going, and to Manning for taking on the mantle. A huge thanks to Allan's musicians, friends and family members who have shared many a great memory.


This site is a work in progress.
This site is a work in progress.
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=Allan Holdsworth discography =
=Allan Holdsworth discography =


Here's a draft for a complete [[Allan Holdsworth Discography|Allan Holdsworth discography]].
Here is what is probably the most comprehensive [[Allan Holdsworth Discography|Allan Holdsworth discography]]. The discography is built chronologically on every official (but sometimes contested) release Allan has appeared on, excluding most compilations. Each album entry now has a track listing and performance details. Each entry contains quotes by Allan (and sometimes others) on the album, and there's a summary of these quotes that was generated in 2023 on the basis of the existing quotes. The discography thus aims to give a comprehensive overview of Allan's recordings, based as much on Allan's own opinion as possible.
 
= Allan Holdsworth press coverage =
Here's a collection of [[Press coverage|Allan Holdsworth articles]], as well as a few related items, spanning Allan's career. The collection spans over one hundred interviews. In 2023, articles of some length have been given an introductory summary, produced by artificial intelligence. Foreign language articles are presented in the original language, as well as machine and sometimes human translations.


=Allan Holdsworth filmography=
=Allan Holdsworth filmography=
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=Allan Holdsworth bibliography=
=Allan Holdsworth bibliography=
Here's a draft for a [[Allan Holdsworth bibliography]].
Here's a draft for a [[Allan Holdsworth bibliography]].
= Press coverage =
Here's a [[Press coverage|collection of articles]] spanning Allan's career.


= Academic theses =
= Academic theses =
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=Links=
=Links=
Here's a draft for some links to relevant [[Allan Holdsworth websites]].
Here's a draft for some links to relevant [[Allan Holdsworth websites]]. It's quite terrible.


=Allan's guitars=
=Allan's guitars=
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=Allan's amps=
=Allan's amps=
[[Allan's amps]]
Here are categorized quotes on [[Allan's amps]].


=Allan's influences=
=Allan's influences=
[[Allan's influences]]
Here are some categorized quotes where Allan talks about his influences: [[Allan's influences]]


=Themes=
=Interview transcriptions=
Information from the articles has been gathered into [http://fingerprintsweb.net/ahwiki/index.php?title=Category:Themes categorized themes]. This is a new project, and pages will be added as time allows. You may use the search function to find similar results, although this is a little bit tricky sometimes.
Here's a new project, where audio and video interviews found online are transcribed automatically: [[Interview transcriptions]]. This project really needs to be updated, as the transcriptions are very raw indeed.
 
=Quotes on Allan=
 
Here's a work in progress: [[Quotes by other artists on Allan]]
 
<span style="font-size:50%">''[[Sandbox page]]''</span>
 
[[Sandbox page 2]]
 
[[Obituaries]]


=Interview transcriptions=
Here's a new project, where audio and video interviews found online are transcribed automatically.


[[Interview transcriptions]]
[[Comments on the Wikipedia article]]

Latest revision as of 07:27, 8 August 2025

Quick links: Bio - Blog - Discography - Articles - Filmography - Bibliography - YouTube Playlists - About site

This web site is an independent fan site, not affiliated with the Allan Holdsworth estate.

NEWS:

  • Aug 7 2025: In 2007, a live DVD was released. The DVD was compiled from four separate shows. Now, the complete four shows are getting released, on streaming and Blu-Ray. Read more: The Complete Yoshi's Shows.
  • July 29 2025: The Allan Holdsworth estate has established official Facebook and Instagram accounts. Allan Holdsworth Archives on Facebook (and Instagram) and the website allanholdsworth.info remain independent fan sites.
  • Gary Husband releases Postcards From The Past on August 15, featuring Allan on two tracks.
  • Andrea Giustiniani has rather quietly published a book of Holdsworth transcriptions. From what we can gather, the book contains melodies and solos of 14 tunes recorded and mostly composed by Allan. The book appears to be standard notation ONLY. That's about all we can say about it. Allan Holdsworth - Transcriptions (book.
  • MoonJune is rereleasing "Abracadabra" by SoftWorks on April 15 2025. The rerelease contains two previously unreleased bonus tracks from a concert in Tokyo, August 10, 2003. For further details, please see Abracadabra.
  • Steve Hunt and Tim Miller have a new album out featuring no less than four Holdsworth alumni: Changes.
  • Allan's family has created a company to maintain the business side of Allan's legacy. Read more: Allan Holdsworth LLC
  • An archival release of Allan playing live with Pat Smythe has been released: New Dawn: Live 1973.
  • The website has undergone some updates and maintenance. The discography entries have been expanded, the interviews have summaries added, and the bibliography and filmography has been updated.
  • Archived news

Welcome to the Allan Holdsworth Information Center.

DISCLAIMER: The Allan Holdsworth Information Center (allanholdsworth.info) is an independent fan site, not affiliated with Allan's estate in any way.

The intention of this website is to present historical information on British guitarist Allan Holdsworth, by making available interviews, transcriptions and other material that is otherwise hard to find. This website is not affiliated with Allan Holdsworth's estate in any way, and is a private, non-profit endeavor. The admin of this site also runs the Allan Holdsworth Archives page on Facebook, please leave a message there if you would like to get in touch. We also recommend that you join The unReal Allan Holdsworth Facebook group for up to date information from knowledgeable people, but this site is not affiliated with the group. The official Facebook page is found at Allan Holdsworth Music, which is maintained by Manifesto Records, and again not affiliated with this site.

A huge thanks to all the wonderful people who have helped supply material. In particular, thanks to Olivier for collecting material from the year 2000 onwards, and to Ed for filling in a lot of gaps. We highly recommend that you check out Ed Chang's "chronological analysis and appreciation" at http://threadoflunacy.blogspot.com. Thanks also to all the great folks at the unReal group, especially Nick for getting the group going, and to Manning for taking on the mantle. A huge thanks to Allan's musicians, friends and family members who have shared many a great memory.

This site is a work in progress.

Allan Holdsworth discography

Here is what is probably the most comprehensive Allan Holdsworth discography. The discography is built chronologically on every official (but sometimes contested) release Allan has appeared on, excluding most compilations. Each album entry now has a track listing and performance details. Each entry contains quotes by Allan (and sometimes others) on the album, and there's a summary of these quotes that was generated in 2023 on the basis of the existing quotes. The discography thus aims to give a comprehensive overview of Allan's recordings, based as much on Allan's own opinion as possible.

Allan Holdsworth press coverage

Here's a collection of Allan Holdsworth articles, as well as a few related items, spanning Allan's career. The collection spans over one hundred interviews. In 2023, articles of some length have been given an introductory summary, produced by artificial intelligence. Foreign language articles are presented in the original language, as well as machine and sometimes human translations.

Allan Holdsworth filmography

Here's a draft for a Allan Holdsworth filmography.

Allan Holdsworth bibliography

Here's a draft for a Allan Holdsworth bibliography.

Academic theses

Here's a draft for a list of Allan Holdsworth academic theses.

Musicians

Here's a list of musicians Allan has worked with, with links to brief stubs on their work with Allan.

Allan Holdsworth song titles

Here is a list of Allan Holdsworth song titles.

Links

Here's a draft for some links to relevant Allan Holdsworth websites. It's quite terrible.

Allan's guitars

Here are categorized quotes on Allan's guitars.

Allan's amps

Here are categorized quotes on Allan's amps.

Allan's influences

Here are some categorized quotes where Allan talks about his influences: Allan's influences

Interview transcriptions

Here's a new project, where audio and video interviews found online are transcribed automatically: Interview transcriptions. This project really needs to be updated, as the transcriptions are very raw indeed.

Quotes on Allan

Here's a work in progress: Quotes by other artists on Allan

Sandbox page

Sandbox page 2

Obituaries


Comments on the Wikipedia article

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