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Allan Holdsworth's involvement with the band Igginbottom marked an early phase in his music career. Igginbottom was a local Yorkshire band, and their 1969 album "Igginbottom's Wrench" was Holdsworth's first commercially released album as a leader. The band's music was a blend of mildly psychedelic and jazzy-pop styles, quite different from Holdsworth's later signature sound. | Allan Holdsworth's involvement with the band Igginbottom marked an early phase in his music career. Igginbottom was a local Yorkshire band, and their 1969 album "Igginbottom's Wrench" was Holdsworth's first commercially released album as a leader. The band's music was a blend of mildly psychedelic and jazzy-pop styles, quite different from Holdsworth's later signature sound. | ||
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Although the band Igginbottom didn't perform live gigs and primarily focused on rehearsing, they managed to secure a recording contract with Deram Records, thanks in part to their innovative approach to guitar playing and chord voicings, even though their playing abilities were still developing. Despite Holdsworth's mixed feelings about the recording, "Igginbottom's Wrench" remains a noteworthy milestone in his early career, reflecting his early experimentation and musical explorations. | Although the band Igginbottom didn't perform live gigs and primarily focused on rehearsing, they managed to secure a recording contract with Deram Records, thanks in part to their innovative approach to guitar playing and chord voicings, even though their playing abilities were still developing. Despite Holdsworth's mixed feelings about the recording, "Igginbottom's Wrench" remains a noteworthy milestone in his early career, reflecting his early experimentation and musical explorations. | ||
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