R.I.P. Allan Holdsworth

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From the Facebook group The Canterbury Scene, originally posted by Aymeric Leroy:

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sad news... "It is with heavy hearts that we notify everyone of the
passing our beloved father Allan Holdsworth. We would appreciate privacy
and time while we grieve the loss of our dad, grandad, friend and
musical genius. We will update close friends and family when service
arrangements have been made and will notify the public of an open
memorial service, which all would be welcome. We are undeniably still in
shock with his unexpected death and cannot begin to put into words the
overwhelming sadness we are experiencing. He is missed tremendously.
 Much Love,
 Louise Holdsworth, Emily Holdsworth, Sam Holdsworth & Rori"

One of my personal favorite guitarists of all time, a true innovator of fusion guitar. 

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ALotOfBottle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 17 2016 Location: Lublin, Poland Status: Offline Points: 1990	Topic: R.I.P. Allan Holdsworth Posted: April 16 2017 at 12:08
	From the Facebook group The Canterbury Scene, originally posted by Aymeric Leroy: More sad news... "It is with heavy hearts that we notify everyone of the passing our beloved father Allan Holdsworth. We would appreciate privacy and time while we grieve the loss of our dad, grandad, friend and musical genius. We will update close friends and family when service arrangements have been made and will notify the public of an open memorial service, which all would be welcome. We are undeniably still in shock with his unexpected death and cannot begin to put into words the overwhelming sadness we are experiencing. He is missed tremendously. Much Love, Louise Holdsworth, Emily Holdsworth, Sam Holdsworth & Rori" One of my personal favorite guitarists of all time, a true innovator of fusion guitar.
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Dean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575	Posted: April 16 2017 at 12:12

	What?

zravkapt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 12 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 6446	Posted: April 16 2017 at 12:13
	RIP
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Progosopher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 12 2009 Location: Coolwood Status: Offline Points: 6393	Posted: April 16 2017 at 12:22
	I saw him once in a very small club in Eureka California more than 30 years ago. The best guitar player I have ever seen and I have seen a lot. A terrible loss to the world of music. Condolences to his family and friends.
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	RIP


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	Bloody hell.

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	rip legend


tszirmay Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 17 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 6673	Posted: April 16 2017 at 12:40
	Seen him on the Soft Machine Bundles tour, one of the most incredible guitar displays ever....RIP
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Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166178	Posted: April 16 2017 at 12:46
	WOW This is not what I was expecting. Huge loss to anyone to appreciates the guitar. RIP
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	"One of the most interesting guitar guys on the planet" - Frank Zappa (on Allan Holdsworth) RIP
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Kepler62 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 09 2017 Location: Fort Erie Status: Offline Points: 501	Posted: April 16 2017 at 13:03
	This is sad news.

Quinino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 26 2011 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 3654	Posted: April 16 2017 at 13:07
	Terrible news, I'm very saddened by this loss - excellent musician, what else can I say

verslibre Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 01 2004 Location: CA Status: Offline Points: 14980	Posted: April 16 2017 at 13:09
	A tremendous loss to jazz/prog/fusion! RIP.
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	RIP


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	RIP. A great of the scene.
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Tom Ozric Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15916	Posted: April 16 2017 at 13:33
	Absolutely sad, sad, sad news R.I.P. Allan, one of the best.

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	R.I.P.

presdoug Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 24 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 8068	Posted: April 16 2017 at 14:39
	Very sorry to hear of this news. Bundles is one of the top albums ever made, and he was a big reason why! RIP.

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	Oh no.
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micky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 02 2005 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 46828	Posted: April 16 2017 at 14:59
	oh that is terrible news... didn't hear of anything health wise leading up to this. Raff mentioned to me hearing some word of him perhaps suffering from depression. RIP to one of the true greats.