Industry Apr 17, 2026

Allan Holdsworth's Musical Impact, According to Virtuosos

We unpack the brilliance of jazz-fusion trailblazer Allan Holdsworth, with some help from Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan, Paul Gilbert and Eddie Van Halen

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Allan Holdsworth's Musical Impact, According to Virtuosos

Jazz-fusion guitarist Allan Holdsworth, known for pushing technical guitar boundaries and reshaping music theory, profoundly influenced musicians like Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai. His innovative approach inspired a subsequent generation of guitar virtuosos. Originally reported by MusicRadar.