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Holdsworth joined the band Tempest, led by drummer Jon Hiseman, and played on their debut album, released in 1972. This marked his first professional band experience. | |||
While with Tempest, Holdsworth's guitar playing displayed a blend of rock and jazz influences. He played solos characterized by clear phrasing and occasional clever twists. | |||
However, Holdsworth became disenchanted with Tempest's musical direction, finding it too limiting for his innovative ideas. He left the band in 1973. | |||
After his departure from Tempest, Holdsworth spent a period on the dole (unemployment benefits) before getting involved with Soft Machine and other musical ventures. | |||
Holdsworth's time with Tempest was part of his journey to develop a unique musical identity, which ultimately led him to explore various musical avenues and collaborations. | |||
While his stint with Tempest may not have been a long-lasting endeavor, it played a role in shaping his early career and musical evolution. | |||
=Quotes on Tempest== | |||
==[[The Silent Man In Tempest (disc 1973)]]== | ==[[The Silent Man In Tempest (disc 1973)]]== | ||
