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[[File:AH IMRW1981.jpg|right]] | '''''Summary''': In this 1981 interview with guitarist Allan Holdsworth, he emerges as a musical maverick, celebrated for his unconventional yet masterful approach to jazz and rock. Holdsworth discusses his preference for improvisation in his solos, emphasizing the importance of individuality over imitating others. He shares insights into his career journey, from playing with bands like Tempest, Soft Machine, and U.K., to collaborating with musicians like Tony Williams and Jean-Luc Ponty. Holdsworth's guitar preferences lean towards Fender guitars with modified electronics and DiMarzio pickups. His quest for unique sound and quality underscores his commitment to artistic innovation, despite challenges in gaining industry recognition.'' ''[This summary was written by ChatGPT in 2023 based on the article text below.]'' | ||
==Allan Holdsworth: International Musician and Recording World August 1981== | |||
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Over the years many musicians have been accused of being 'before their time'. Lifetime were one such band of whom this was certainly true, and Jimi Hendrix also, but the public soon caught up with him. These days the current holder of that title seems to be the unique Alan Holdsworth. By right his main problem should be how to spend his fortune; but, due to divine intervention, a distinct lack of hit singles in his repertoire, and no desire whatsoever to churn out three chords for the rest of his natural, not to mention the magnanimous lack of interest on behalf of all the major U.K. record companies, this is not the case. He is held in very high esteem by the business, but so far the old school tie just doesn't seem to help. Alan Holdsworth 'J'accuse'. | Over the years many musicians have been accused of being 'before their time'. Lifetime were one such band of whom this was certainly true, and Jimi Hendrix also, but the public soon caught up with him. These days the current holder of that title seems to be the unique Alan Holdsworth. By right his main problem should be how to spend his fortune; but, due to divine intervention, a distinct lack of hit singles in his repertoire, and no desire whatsoever to churn out three chords for the rest of his natural, not to mention the magnanimous lack of interest on behalf of all the major U.K. record companies, this is not the case. He is held in very high esteem by the business, but so far the old school tie just doesn't seem to help. Alan Holdsworth 'J'accuse'. | ||
