Allan Holdsworth

Allan Holdsworth (born August 6, 1946) is a British jazz guitarist and composer.

Allan Holdsworth ranks with Jimi Hendrix and John McLaughlin as one of the key figures in

Allan Holdsworth (born August 6, 1946) is a British jazz guitarist and composer.

Allan Holdsworth ranks with Jimi Hendrix and John McLaughlin as one of the key figures in the history of the electric guitar. Holdsworth is felt by many to be one of the most significant figures in the development and evolution of the electric guitar in the modern era, and has been described as "the guitarist's guitarist". This is based on the complexity of his compositional and improvisational work, as well as his astounding technical skill. Reviewers have compared his compositions to Lizst, and he is also lauded for his peerless technique by rock guitarists such as Edward Van Halen ("He's the best in my book.") and Yngwie Malmsteen ("I had to take my hat off to him.").