Allan Holdsworth (Guitar Player 1980): Difference between revisions
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A native of Bradford, Yorkshire, Allan Holdsworth was born on August 6, 1948. Although his father was a skilled pianist, a love for the 88 keys never bloomed in young Allan. His early interest in music never went beyond listening to jazz records, and it wasn't until he was 16 that he even tried playing a guitar. | A native of Bradford, Yorkshire, Allan Holdsworth was born on August 6, 1948. Although his father was a skilled pianist, a love for the 88 keys never bloomed in young Allan. His early interest in music never went beyond listening to jazz records, and it wasn't until he was 16 that he even tried playing a guitar. | ||
What induced you to pick up the guitar? | What induced you to pick up the guitar? | ||
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More or less. But he had the idea of playing his violin in unison with the guitar. Daryl Stuermer played the other guitar part. We were able to keep a pretty good balance because Jean was very organized. | More or less. But he had the idea of playing his violin in unison with the guitar. Daryl Stuermer played the other guitar part. We were able to keep a pretty good balance because Jean was very organized. | ||
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How did you happen to play with Bill Bruford? | How did you happen to play with Bill Bruford? | ||
