Allan Holdsworth (guitar)

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY:

Guitar genius, Allan Holdsworth was born on August 6th, 1946 in Bradford England. He moved to London thanks to sax player Ray Warleigh. Ray and Allan had been playing together in some local band, so Ray was aware of Allan´s potential (Ray and Allan played together again along the years, as we´re going to read). From a musical family (Allan´s father was a jazz pianist), he started playing saxophone, and then, guitar, although he also played violin and keyboards.

He has a long career, having played in many different bands. While it would take me weeks to make a complete bio, I´ll post the info I had already written, as I want to publish this page as a tribute to him.

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´IGGINBOTTOM

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Formed in his native Bradford, ´Igginbottom is the first band I´ve been able to trace with Allan Holdsworth, around 1969:

´IGGINBOTTOM #?		1969
Allan Holdsworth † guitar, vocals	Steven Robinson guitar, vocals	Mick Skelly bass	Dave Freeman drums

They released the album ´Igginbottom´s wrench.

Other info on members of ´Igginbottom (I know up to 4 members)
Not enough info (3):	Dave Freeman, Steven Robinson, Mick Skelly

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NUCLEUS

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In 1971, Allan Holdsworth joins Nucleus:

NUCLEUS #3				1971-1972
Ian Carr † trumpet, flugelhorn	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Roy Babbington bass	Gordon Beck † keyboards	Dave MacRae keyboards	Brian Smith sax, flute

Clive Thacker drums

Trevor Tomkins drums

But he would left in 1972.

Other info on members of Nucleus (I know up to 45 members)
Already covered (2):	Harry Beckett, Rob Burns
Old pages (2):	Billy Kristian, Ray Russell
To be covered (40):	Roy Babbington, Gordon Beck, Bob Bertles, Paul Carmichael, Ian Carr, Geoff Castle, Jeff Clyne, Tony Coe, Aureo De Souza, Chris Fletcher, Nic France, Jon Hiseman, Bernie Holland, Joe Hubbard, Gary Husband, Karl Jenkins, Dill Katz, Tony Levin, Dave MacRae, Davide Mantovani, John Marshall, Ron Matthewson, Chucho Merchan, Jim Mullen, Jocelyn Pitchen,... up to 40 musicians.

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SUNSHIP

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Sunship was formed around 1971 as a trio, but Allan Holdsworth joined briefly later:

SUNSHIP #?		1971
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Laurie Baker bass	Alan Gowen † keyboards	Jamie Muir percussion
Tempestê

But Holdsworth soon left when he got a call to join Tempest.

Other info on members of Sunship (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (2):	Alan Gowen, Jamie Muir
Not enough info (1):	Laurie Baker

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MAZE

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Maze was a band formed by Laurie Baker around 1972. Allan Holdsworth joined the band, but he left after just 1 gig:

MAZE #?			1972
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Laurie Baker bass	Greg Bright	Rick Miller drums	+ maybe others, unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Maze (I know up to 4 members)
Not enough info (3):	Laurie Baker, Greg Bright, Rick Miller

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TEMPEST

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Tempest was formed by Jon Hiseman after the first separation of Colosseum:

TEMPEST #1		Jun 72-1973
êJuicy Lucy	êSunship
Paul Williams vocals	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Mark Clarke bass	Jon Hiseman drums

But after their first album, Allan Holdsworth said he wanted to leave the band.

In order to substitute Allan Holdsworth, Jon Hiseman contacts the great Ollie Halsall to join Tempest:

TEMPEST #2			1973-Jun 73
Paul Williams vocals	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Ollie Halsall † guitar, keyboards	Mark Clarke bass	Jon Hiseman drums

Holdsworth was persuaded to remain some more in the band, now a quintet. But after a short time as a quintet, Williams left in June 1973.

Now Tempest are a quartet again without a lead vocalist, so Clarke and Halsall shared vocal duties:

TEMPEST #3		Jun 73-Jul 73
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Ollie Halsall † guitar, keyboards, vocals	Mark Clarke bass, vocals	Jon Hiseman drums

And finally, Holdsworth left in July 1973, and the band became a trio.

Other info on members of Tempest (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (4):	Mark Clarke, Ollie Halsall, Jon Hiseman, Paul Williams

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SOFT MACHINE

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In November 1973, Allan Holdsworth joins Soft Machine:

SOFT MACHINE #12			Nov 73-Mar 75
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Roy Babbington bass	Mike Ratledge keyboards	Karl Jenkins keyboards, sax	John Marshall drums
Lifetimeê

They recorded an album, Bundles, remaining together until March 1975, when Holdsworth left to join Lifetime, and recommending John Etheridge to replace him, which the band agreed.

Other info on members of Soft Machine (I know up to 29 members)
Already covered (1):	Ray Warleigh
To be covered (27):	Daevid Allen, Kevin Ayers, Roy Babbington, Paul Carmichael, Marc Charig, Steve Cooke, Elton Dean, Lyn Dobson, John Etheridge, Nick Evans, Nic France, Hugh Hopper, Phil Howard, Karl Jenkins, Percy Jones, Dave MacRae, John Marshall, Dek Messecar, Larry Nolan, Larry Nowlin, Pip Pyle, Mike Ratledge, Ric Sanders, Andy Summers, Theo Travis,... up to 27 musicians.

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PAT SMYTHE GROUP

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In 1974, Allan Holdsworth plays with Pat Smythe Trio:

PAT SMYTHE GROUP #?		1974
Pat Smythe † piano	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Darryl Runswick bass	John Marshall drums

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LIFETIME

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This was the lineup for Tony Williams´ Lifetime around June 1975:

LIFETIME #?		1975-1976
	êSoft Machine
Tony Williams † drums	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Tony Newton bass	Alan Pasqua keyboards

They were still together in September 1976, as far as I know.

Other info on members of Lifetime (I know up to 10 members)
To be covered (8):	Juini Booth, Jack Bruce, Ted Dunbar, John McLaughlin, Alan Pasqua, Doug Rauch, Tony Williams, Larry Young
Not enough info (1):	Tony Newton

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GONG

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In July 1976, Allan Holdsworth joined Pierre Moerlen´s Gong, appearing with them at Reading Festival in August 1976:

GONG #?				Jul 76-Nov 76
Pierre Moerlen † drums, percussion	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Francis Moze bass, keyboards	Didier Malherbe sax, flute	Benoit Moerlen percussion	Mireille Bauer percussion

Mino Cinelu percussion

This lineup broke in November 1976.

Other info on members of Gong (I know up to 42 members)
Already covered (3):	Brian Godding, Mac Poole, Rob Tait
To be covered (18):	Laurie Allan, Daevid Allen, Tim Blake, Bill Bruford, Mino Cinelu, Graham Clark, Brian Davison, Doni Harvey, Charles Hayward, Mark Hewins, Steve Hillage, Pete Lemer, Benoit Moerlen, Pierre Moerlen, Pip Pyle, Dave Stewart, Diane Stewart, Theo Travis
Not enough info (20):	Keith Bailey, Fred Barley, Mireille Bauer, Chris Cutler, Ian East, Miquette Giraudy, Fabio Golfetti, Mike Howlett, Patrice Lemoine, Didier Malherbe, Francis Moze, Cheb Nettles, Paul Noble, Mark Robson, Gilli Smyth, Dave Sturt, Chris Taylor, Kavus Torabi, Christian Tritch, Gwyo ZePix

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JEAN-LUC PONTY BAND

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After having recorded the album Enigmatic ocean for Jean-Luc Ponty, Allan Holdsworth starts touring with him:

JEAN-LUC PONTY BAND #?		?
Jean-Luc Ponty violin	Daryl Stuermer guitar	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	+ others unknown to me. Help!

I cannot find the complete lineup (my guess is: Ralphe Armstrong on bass, Allan Zavod on keyboards and Steve Smith on drums), but can someone confirm me this, please?

But, in the middle of the tour, Holdsworth left to be able to attend the recording sessions for Bill Bruford´s first solo album (probably still in 1977).

Other info on members of Jean-Luc Ponty Band (I know up to 36 members)

To be covered (35):

Walter Afanasieff, Kei Akagi, Ralphe Armstrong, Thierry Arpino, Michael Barsimanto, Tom Brechtlein, Baron Browne, Philip Catherine, Moustapha Cisse, Mark Craney, Sonny Emory, Norman Fearrington, Tom Fowler, Frank Gambale, Jamie Glaser, Rayford Griffin, Scott Henderson, John Humphrey, Randy Jackson, William Lecomte, Joaquin Lievano, Wally Minko, Guy Nsangue Akwa, Jean-Luc Ponty, Chris Rhyne,... up to 35 musicians.

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JOHN STEVENS GROUP

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In November 1977, John Stevens assembled this band for a BBC live recording:

JOHN STEVENS GROUP #?		?
John Stevens † drums	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jeff Clyne † bass	Gordon Beck † keyboards

The album Conversation piece was released from this performance.

Allan Holdsworth played in John Stevens Group, but don´t know the exact date (maybe 1977 or 1979?):

JOHN STEVENS GROUP #?		?
John Stevens † drums	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jeff Clyne † bass	John Taylor † keyboards

Other info on members of John Stevens Group (I know up to 15 members)
Already covered (1):	Ray Warleigh
To be covered (13):	Iain Ballamy, Gordon Beck, Jeff Clyne, Jon Corbett, Ed Jones, Phil Lee, Ron Matthewson, Evan Parker, Mike Pyne, Paul Rutherford, John Stevens, John Taylor, Byron Wallen

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PAT SMYTHE GROUP (again)

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In August 1977, we can find the Allan Holdsworth / Pat Smythe Quartet:

PAT SMYTHE GROUP #?		1977
Pat Smythe † piano	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Darryl Runswick bass	Harold Fisher drums

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UK

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With Holdsworth´s addition to UK in January 1978, they start recording and touring:

UK #2		Jan 78-Nov 78
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	John Wetton † bass, vocals	Eddie Jobson keyboards, violin	Bill Bruford drums
Bill Bruford Bandê			Bill Bruford Bandê

But some months later, after one album, Holdsworth and Bruford left the band together in November 1978.

Other info on members of UK (I know up to 12 members)
To be covered (11):	Terry Bozzio, Bill Bruford, Virgil Donati, Greg Howe, Gary Husband, Eddie Jobson, Tony Levin, Alex Machacek, Mike Mangini, Marco Minnemann, John Wetton

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BILL BRUFORD BAND

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In November 1978, Bill Bruford forms his own band (initially called just Bruford) along with Allan Holdsworth, both ex-UK:

BILL BRUFORD BAND #?		Nov 78-Mar 81
êUK	êUK
Bill Bruford drums	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jeff Berlin bass	Dave Stewart keyboards

After three albums, Holdsworth left the band.

Other info on members of Bill Bruford Band (I know up to 8 members)
To be covered (7):	Jeff Berlin, Bill Bruford, Tim Garland, Henry Hey, T Lavitz, Mike Pope, Dave Stewart

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GORDON BECK GROUP

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This was the Gordon Beck Group around 1979:

GORDON BECK GROUP #?			1979
Gordon Beck † keyboards	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jean Francois Jenny-Clark † bass	Didier Lockwood violin	Aldo Romano drums

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THE ALL STAR ROCK BAND

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This was an awesome project, The All Star Rock Band, where Jon Anderson and Brian Chatton reunited after many years. What a lineup!!

THE ALL STAR ROCK BAND #1			Jul 79
Jon Anderson vocals	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jack Bruce † bass	Brian Chatton keyboards	Adrian Tilbrook drums

Sadly, they only played a one-off concert (at ´Live Music Show´ in London, in July 1979), but didn't record any material.

Other info on members of The All Star Rock Band (I know up to 5 members)
Already covered (2):	Brian Chatton, Adrian Tilbrook
To be covered (2):	Jon Anderson, Jack Bruce

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MUSICIANS UNION ROCK WORKSHOP UNIT

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Allan Holdsworth was part of the Musicians Union Rock Workshop Unit, but cannot find info about the period or musicians of the band (maybe Adrian Tilbrook on drums?). Help, please!:

MUSICIANS UNION ROCK WORKSHOP UNIT #?	?
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Musicians Union Rock Workshop Unit (I know up to 23 members)
Already covered (4):	Rob Burns, Les Davidson, Chris Glen, Adrian Tilbrook
Old pages (1):	Colin Hodgkinson
To be covered (15):	Tom Blades, Damon Butcher, Paul Carmichael, Geoff Castle, John Cook, Colin Dudman, Geoff Dunn, Ronnie Johnson, Bill Le Sage, Richard Marcangelo, Richard Morcombe, Mick Parker, Tim Stone, Derek Wadsworth, Don Weller
Not enough info (2):	Tony Bourke, Glyn Thomas

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ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND

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This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in January 1980:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?			1980
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	John Aue bass	Gordon Beck † keyboards	Ray Warleigh † sax	John Marshall drums

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PAT SMYTHE GROUP (again)

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This was the fantastic Pat Smythe Quintet in 1980:

PAT SMYTHE GROUP #?			1980
Pat Smythe † piano	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Chris Laurence bass	Ray Warleigh † sax	John Marshall drums

Other info on members of Pat Smythe Group (I know up to 8 members)
Already covered (2):	Bill Eyden, Ray Warleigh
To be covered (5):	Harold Fisher, Chris Laurence, John Marshall, Darryl Runswick, Pat Smythe

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TURNING POINT

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For their British mini tour in October 1980, Turning Point was augmented with Allan Holdsworth and Neil Ardley:

TURNING POINT #?				Oct 1980
Pepi Lemer vocals	Jeff Clyne † bass	Brian Miller keyboards	Phil Todd sax	Gary Husband drums	+

Allan Holdsworth † guitar

Neil Ardley † keyboards

Other info on members of Turning Point (I know up to 9 members)
To be covered (6):	Neil Ardley, Jeff Clyne, Gary Husband, Brian Miller, Paul Robinson, Phil Todd
Not enough info (2):	Pepi Lemer, Dave Tidball

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ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND (again)

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This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in October 1981:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?	1981
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Paul Carmichael bass	Gary Husband drums

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GORDON BECK GROUP (again)

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This was a new edition of the Gordon Beck Group in November 1981:

GORDON BECK GROUP #?		1981
Gordon Beck † keyboards	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jeff Clyne † bass	Gary Husband drums

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PAZ

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Brian Godding played with Paz on a semi regular basis, along with Alan Holdsworth and Ted Speight, depending on who was available on the night:

PAZ #?				?
Dick Crouch † percussion	Brian Godding guitar	OR	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	OR	Ted Speight guitar

+ others unknown to me. Help!

Can someone give me more details, please?

Other info on members of Paz (I know up to 22 members)
Already covered (3):	Brian Godding, Bobby Stignac, Ray Warleigh
To be covered (18):	Geoff Castle, Les Cirkel, Graham Clark, Dick Crouch, Bosco D´Oliveira, Chris Dagley, Chris Fletcher, Frank Holder, Gary Husband, Ron Matthewson, Jim Mullen, Roberto Pla, Adam Salkeld, Martin Shaw, Dave Sheen, Ted Speight, Rob Statham, Matt Wates

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ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND (again)

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This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in April 1982:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?		1982
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Paul Williams vocals	Paul Carmichael bass	Gary Husband drums

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A GATHERING OF MINDS

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Under the name A Gathering Of Minds, this was the supergroup that appeared at Montreux Festival in July 1982:

A GATHERING OF MINDS #?			1982
Jack Bruce † bass, vocals	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	David Sancious keyboards	Didier Lockwood violin	Billy Cobham drums

Other info on members of A Gathering Of Minds (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (4):	Jack Bruce, Billy Cobham, Didier Lockwood, David Sancious

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ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND (again)

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This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in September 1982:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?		1982
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Paul Williams vocals	Jeff Berlin bass	Chad Wackerman drums

This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in February 1986:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?		1986
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jimmy Johnson bass	Kei Akagi keyboards	Gary Husband drums

This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in August 1989:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?		1989
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jimmy Johnson bass	Steve Hunt keyboards	Vinnie Colaiuta drums

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THE JAZZ EXPLOSION

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Around 1989 (or maybe 1988?), a superband dubbed The Jazz Explosion played some gigs:

THE JAZZ EXPLOSION #?			1989
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Stanley Clarke bass	Bernard Wright keyboards	Randy Brecker trumpet	Steve Smith drums

Such a great wealth of talent!

Other info on members of The Jazz Explosion (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (4):	Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke, Steve Smith, Bernard Wright

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LEVEL 42

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In December 1990, Level 42 had arranged several gigs at Hammersmith Odeon, but the death of their guitarist Alan Murphy had left them without guitarist. So Gary Husband called his mate Allan Holdsworth to lend the band a hand, which he did for these gigs:

LEVEL 42 #?				Dec 90
Mark King bass, vocals	Mike Lindup keyboards, vocals	Gary Husband drums	+	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Lyndon Connah backing vocals

Annie McCaig backing vocals

Other info on members of Level 42 (I know up to 22 members)
To be covered (12):	Wally Badarou, Gary Barnacle, Pete Ray Biggin, Lyndon Connah, Neil Conti, Gavin Harrison, Gary Husband, Jakko M Jakszyk, Annie McCaig, Alan Murphy, John Thirkell, Steve Topping
Not enough info (9):	Sean Freeman, Paul Gendler, Boon Gould, Phil Gould, Mark King, Nathan King, Mike Lindup, Krys Mach, Leroy Williams

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ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND (again)

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This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in March 1992:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?		1992
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Skuli Sverrisson bass	Steve Hunt keyboards	Chad Wackerman drums

This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in May 1993:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?		1993
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Skuli Sverrisson bass	Steve Hunt keyboards	Gary Husband drums

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GORDON BECK GROUP (again)

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This was the lineup for the Gordon Beck Group in March 1994:

GORDON BECK GROUP #?		1994
Gordon Beck † keyboards	Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jeff Clyne † bass	John Marshall drums

Other info on members of Gordon Beck Group (I know up to 31 members)
Already covered (1):	Ray Warleigh
To be covered (24):	Franco Ambrosetti, Steve Arguelles, Gordon Beck, Jeremy Brown, Johnny Butts, Jeff Clyne, Allan Ganley, Daniel Humair, Derek Humble, Gary Husband, Mick Hutton, Dieter Ilg, Jean Francois Jenny-Clark, Pete King, Tony Levin, Didier Lockwood, John Marshall, Ron Matthewson, Tony Oxley, Chris Pyne, Frank Ricotti, Aldo Romano, Stan Sulzmann, Kenny Wheeler
Not enough info (5):	Seve Keogh, Joy Marshall, Pierrick Pedron, Bruno Rousselet, Philippe Soirat

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ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND (again)

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This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in June 1998:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?	1998
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Dave Carpenter † bass	Gary Novak drums

This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in April 2001:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?	2001
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Dave Carpenter † bass	Joel Taylor drums

This was the Allan Holdsworth Band around 2002:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?	2002
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jimmy Johnson bass	Chad Wackerman drums

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SOFT WORKS

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The band Software changed their name to Soft Works when Allan Holdsworth joined in 2002:

SOFT WORKS #1		2002-2004
	êSoftware	êSoftware	êSoftware
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Hugh Hopper † bass	Elton Dean † sax	John Marshall drums
	Soft Machine Legacyê	Soft Machine Legacyê	Soft Machine Legacyê

They remained together until October 2004, when Holdsworth was replaced by John Etheridge, and the band changed their name again, now to Soft Machine Legacy.

Other info on members of Soft Works (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (3):	Elton Dean, Hugh Hopper, John Marshall

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ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND (again)

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Around March 2006, we can find Allan Holdsworth with an all-star band:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?		2006-2007
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jimmy Haslip bass	Alan Pasqua keyboards	Chad Wackerman drums

In 2007, they recorded a double live album, Blues for Tony.

This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in May 2006:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?	2006
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jimmy Johnson bass	Chad Wackerman drums

This was the Allan Holdsworth Band circa 2007:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?		2007
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jimmy Haslip bass	Alan Pasqua keyboards	Chad Wackerman drums

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HOBOLEMA

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HoBoLeMa is a band name combining the first two letters of each of their last names:

HOBOLEMA #?		?
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Tony Levin bass	Terry Bozzio drums	Pat Mastelotto drums

They started touring in November 2008, followed by another tour in January 2009 and then again in January and during April and May 2010.

Other info on members of HoBoLeMa (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (3):	Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto

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ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND (again)

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This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in November 2010:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?	2010
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Ernest Tibbs bass	Chad Wackerman drums

This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in March 2012:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?	2012
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Jimmy Haslip bass	Virgil Donati drums

This was the Allan Holdsworth Band in October 2012:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?	2012
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Anthony Crawford bass	Virgil Donati drums

In April 2017, Allan Holdsworth announced a new mini tour to promote his boxset:

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH BAND #?		2017
Allan Holdsworth † guitar	Evan Paul Marien bass	Steve Hunt keyboards	Virgil Donati drums

Sadly, Holdsworth´s sudden death happened that same month.

Other info on members of Allan Holdsworth Band (I know up to 29 members)
Already covered (1):	Ray Warleigh
To be covered (27):	Kei Akagi, John Aue, Gordon Beck, Jeff Berlin, Gerry Brown, Paul Carmichael, Dave Carpenter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Anthony Crawford, Virgil Donati, Danny Gottlieb, Jimmy Haslip, Steve Hunt, Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson, Evan Paul Marien, John Marshall, Gary Novak, Alan Pasqua, Skuli Sverrisson, Joel Taylor, Henry Thomas, Ernest Tibbs, Chad Wackerman, Paul Williams,... up to 27 musicians.

Allan Holdsworth sadly passed away on April 15th, 2017 in Vista, California. He was 70.

Probably one of the guitarists in the top ten of my Olympus. For years, I bought any album featuring him, no matter if he only appeared in just one track. I was very fortunate to watch him live, several years ago. A wonderful concert, with great musicianship from Jimmy Johnson and Gary Husband, but Allan Holdsworth took my breath away in some of the songs. I'm still wondering how some tones could sound from a guitar, an absolutely stunning performance.

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   24 BANDS (WITH 45 SELECTED RECORDINGS):

BAND / ARTIST	.	RECORDINGS
´Igginbottom		1 RECORDINGS: ´Igginbottom´s wrench - ´Igginbottom (1969) Members: (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of ´Igginbottom (I know up to 4 members) Not enough info (3): Dave Freeman, Steven Robinson, Mick Skelly
The All Star Rock Band		Other info on members of The All Star Rock Band (I know up to 5 members) Already covered (2): Brian Chatton, Adrian Tilbrook To be covered (2): Jon Anderson, Jack Bruce
Gordon Beck Group		1 RECORDINGS: Sunbird - Gordon Beck (1979) Members: Aldo Romano (RIP: Gordon Beck + Allan Holdsworth, Jean Francois Jenny-Clark) Other info on members of Gordon Beck Group (I know up to 31 members) Already covered (1): Ray Warleigh To be covered (24): Franco Ambrosetti, Steve Arguelles, Gordon Beck, Jeremy Brown, Johnny Butts, Jeff Clyne, Allan Ganley, Daniel Humair, Derek Humble, Gary Husband, Mick Hutton, Dieter Ilg, Jean Francois Jenny-Clark, Pete King, Tony Levin, Didier Lockwood, John Marshall, Ron Matthewson, Tony Oxley, Chris Pyne, Frank Ricotti, Aldo Romano, Stan Sulzmann, Kenny Wheeler Not enough info (5): Seve Keogh, Joy Marshall, Pierrick Pedron, Bruno Rousselet, Philippe Soirat
Bill Bruford Band		1 RECORDINGS: Feels good to me - Bruford ( - ) Members: Bill Bruford + Jeff Berlin, Dave Stewart (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Guests: John Goodsall, Neil Murray, Annette Peacock (RIP: Kenny Wheeler) Producer: Robin Lumley Technical: Colin Green, Stephen W Tayler Comments: Neil Murray participated in the recording of this album, while original bassist, Jeff Berlin couldn't assist. The usual lineup of the band was: Allan Holdsworth (guitar), Jeff Berlin (bass), Dave Stewart (keyboards) and Bill Bruford (drums). Both Stewart and Bruford had been Neil companions in the band National Health. Other musicians: Kenny Wheeler (horns), Annette Peacock (vocals), John Goodsall (great guitarist, from Brand X, he also has his own band, Fire Merchants). Other info on members of Bill Bruford Band (I know up to 8 members) To be covered (7): Jeff Berlin, Bill Bruford, Tim Garland, Henry Hey, T Lavitz, Mike Pope, Dave Stewart
A Gathering Of Minds		Other info on members of A Gathering Of Minds (I know up to 5 members) To be covered (4): Jack Bruce, Billy Cobham, Didier Lockwood, David Sancious
Gong		2 RECORDINGS: Expresso 2 - Gong (1977) Members: Mino Cinelu, Benoit Moerlen (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, Pierre Moerlen) Guests: Mick Taylor, Darryl Way Time is the key - Gong (1979) Members: Pete Lemer, Diane Stewart (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, Pierre Moerlen) Guests: Nico Ramsden, Darryl Way 1 COMPILATIONS: Wingful of eyes - a retrospective - ´75 - ´78 - Gong (1986) Members: Mino Cinelu, Steve Hillage, Benoit Moerlen (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, Pierre Moerlen) Guests: Mick Taylor, Darryl Way Comments: Compilation featuring tracks from 3 different albums: Shamal (4 tracks), Gazeuse! (3 tracks) and Expresso II (4 tracks). Other info on members of Gong (I know up to 42 members) Already covered (3): Brian Godding, Mac Poole, Rob Tait To be covered (18): Laurie Allan, Daevid Allen, Tim Blake, Bill Bruford, Mino Cinelu, Graham Clark, Brian Davison, Doni Harvey, Charles Hayward, Mark Hewins, Steve Hillage, Pete Lemer, Benoit Moerlen, Pierre Moerlen, Pip Pyle, Dave Stewart, Diane Stewart, Theo Travis Not enough info (20): Keith Bailey, Fred Barley, Mireille Bauer, Chris Cutler, Ian East, Miquette Giraudy, Fabio Golfetti, Mike Howlett, Patrice Lemoine, Didier Malherbe, Francis Moze, Cheb Nettles, Paul Noble, Mark Robson, Gilli Smyth, Dave Sturt, Chris Taylor, Kavus Torabi, Christian Tritch, Gwyo ZePix
HoBoLeMa		Other info on members of HoBoLeMa (I know up to 4 members) To be covered (3): Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto
Allan Holdsworth Band		18 RECORDINGS: Velvet darkness - Allan Holdsworth (1977) Members: Alan Pasqua (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Guests: Alphonso Johnson, Narada Michael Walden Producer: Creed Taylor Technical: Mark Wilder (RIP: Rudy Van Gelder) Comments: Recorded in 4 days in May and June 1976 with Alphonso Johnson (bass), Alan Pasqua (keyboards) and Narada Michael Walden (drums). CD reissue contains 5 bonus tracks. My opinion: A surprising thing to me was finding Holdsworth playing acoustic guitar in several tracks. But some other tracks find him on fire, such as in ´Karzie key´ or ´Gattox´ or the opening ´Good clean filth´. The Things you see - Allan Holdsworth - Gordon Beck (1980) Members: (RIP: Gordon Beck, Allan Holdsworth) I.O.U. - Allan Holdsworth (1982) Members: Paul Carmichael, Gary Husband, Paul Williams (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Technical: Colin Green Road games - Allan Holdsworth (1983) Members: Jeff Berlin, Chad Wackerman, Paul Williams (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Guests: Paul Korda, Joe Turano (RIP: Jack Bruce) Producer: Ted Templeman Technical: Mark Linett Comments: The album is dedicated to the memory of Pat Smythe and Bob Cornford (both passed away in 1983, the year where this album was released). My opinion: Amazing album. The title track, ´Road games´ is fantastic, and Jeff Berlin´s playing in ´Water on the brain pt II´ is stunning. So is the guitar parts in ´Was there?. Metal fatigue - Allan Holdsworth (1985) Members: Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson, Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman, Paul Williams, Gary Willis (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Guests: Paul Korda Atavachron - Allan Holdsworth (1986) Members: Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson, Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Guests: Billy Childs (RIP: Tony Williams) Sand - Allan Holdsworth (1987) Members: Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson, Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) With a heart in my song - Allan Holdsworth - Gordon Beck (1988) Members: (RIP: Gordon Beck, Allan Holdsworth) Secrets - Allan Holdsworth (1989) Members: Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Hunt, Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson, Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Wardenclyffe tower - Allan Holdsworth (1992) Members: Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Hunt, Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson, Chad Wackerman (RIP: Allan Holdsworth + Gordon Beck) Comments: Some CD reissues contains bonus tracks, featuring Gordon Beck. Hard hat area - Allan Holdsworth (1993) Members: Steve Hunt, Gary Husband, Skuli Sverrisson (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) None too soon - Allan Holdsworth (1996) Members: Gary Willis (RIP: Allan Holdsworth + Gordon Beck) Guests: Kirk Covington I.O.U. live - Allan Holdsworth (1997) (LIVE) Members: Jimmy Johnson, Chad Wackerman, Paul Williams (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) The Sixteen men of Tain - Allan Holdsworth (1999) Members: Gary Novak, Chad Wackerman (RIP: Allan Holdsworth + Dave Carpenter) Guests: Walt Fowler Flat tire - music from a non existent movie - Allan Holdsworth (2001) Members: (RIP: Allan Holdsworth + Dave Carpenter) All night wrong - Allan Holdsworth (2002) (LIVE) Members: Jimmy Johnson, Chad Wackerman (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Then! Allan Holdsworth Group live - Allan Holdsworth Group (2004) (LIVE) Members: Steve Hunt, Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Blues for Tony - Holdsworth - Pasqua - Haslip - Wackerman (2007) (LIVE) Members: Jimmy Haslip, Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Comments: 2CD recorded live in 2007. My opinion: Amazing playing, as expected. Other info on members of Allan Holdsworth Band (I know up to 29 members) Already covered (1): Ray Warleigh To be covered (27): Kei Akagi, John Aue, Gordon Beck, Jeff Berlin, Gerry Brown, Paul Carmichael, Dave Carpenter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Anthony Crawford, Virgil Donati, Danny Gottlieb, Jimmy Haslip, Steve Hunt, Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson, Evan Paul Marien, John Marshall, Gary Novak, Alan Pasqua, Skuli Sverrisson, Joel Taylor, Henry Thomas, Ernest Tibbs, Chad Wackerman, Paul Williams,... up to 27 musicians.
The Jazz Explosion		Other info on members of The Jazz Explosion (I know up to 5 members) To be covered (4): Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke, Steve Smith, Bernard Wright
Level 42		1 RECORDINGS: Guaranteed - Level 42 (1991) Members: Wally Badarou, Gary Barnacle, Gary Husband, Annie McCaig, John Thirkell (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Guests: Dominic Miller Other info on members of Level 42 (I know up to 22 members) To be covered (12): Wally Badarou, Gary Barnacle, Pete Ray Biggin, Lyndon Connah, Neil Conti, Gavin Harrison, Gary Husband, Jakko M Jakszyk, Annie McCaig, Alan Murphy, John Thirkell, Steve Topping Not enough info (9): Sean Freeman, Paul Gendler, Boon Gould, Phil Gould, Mark King, Nathan King, Mike Lindup, Krys Mach, Leroy Williams
Lifetime		2 RECORDINGS: Million dollar legs - The New Tony Williams Lifetime (1976) Members: Alan Pasqua (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, Tony Williams) Believe it - The New Tony Williams Lifetime (1976) Members: Alan Pasqua (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, Tony Williams) Other info on members of Lifetime (I know up to 10 members) To be covered (8): Juini Booth, Jack Bruce, Ted Dunbar, John McLaughlin, Alan Pasqua, Doug Rauch, Tony Williams, Larry Young Not enough info (1): Tony Newton
Maze		Other info on members of Maze (I know up to 4 members) Not enough info (3): Laurie Baker, Greg Bright, Rick Miller
Musicians Union Rock Workshop Unit		Other info on members of Musicians Union Rock Workshop Unit (I know up to 23 members) Already covered (4): Rob Burns, Les Davidson, Chris Glen, Adrian Tilbrook Old pages (1): Colin Hodgkinson To be covered (15): Tom Blades, Damon Butcher, Paul Carmichael, Geoff Castle, John Cook, Colin Dudman, Geoff Dunn, Ronnie Johnson, Bill Le Sage, Richard Marcangelo, Richard Morcombe, Mick Parker, Tim Stone, Derek Wadsworth, Don Weller Not enough info (2): Tony Bourke, Glyn Thomas
Nucleus		2 RECORDINGS: Belladonna - Ian Carr (1972) Members: Roy Babbington, Dave MacRae, Brian Smith, Clive Thacker, Trevor Tomkins (RIP: Gordon Beck, Harry Beckett, Ian Carr, Allan Holdsworth) Comments: Recorded in July 1972. Direct hits - Nucleus (1976) Members: Roy Babbington, Bob Bertles, Tony Coe, Aureo De Souza, Karl Jenkins, Dave MacRae, John Marshall, Ron Matthewson, Jocelyn Pitchen, Tony Roberts, Ken Shaw, Brian Smith, Chris Spedding, Bryan Spring, Roger Sutton, Clive Thacker, Trevor Tomkins, Norma Winstone (RIP: Gordon Beck, Ian Carr, Jeff Clyne, Allan Holdsworth, Tony Levin, Kenny Wheeler) Guests: Chris Karan Other info on members of Nucleus (I know up to 45 members) Already covered (2): Harry Beckett, Rob Burns Old pages (2): Billy Kristian, Ray Russell To be covered (40): Roy Babbington, Gordon Beck, Bob Bertles, Paul Carmichael, Ian Carr, Geoff Castle, Jeff Clyne, Tony Coe, Aureo De Souza, Chris Fletcher, Nic France, Jon Hiseman, Bernie Holland, Joe Hubbard, Gary Husband, Karl Jenkins, Dill Katz, Tony Levin, Dave MacRae, Davide Mantovani, John Marshall, Ron Matthewson, Chucho Merchan, Jim Mullen, Jocelyn Pitchen,... up to 40 musicians.
Paz		Other info on members of Paz (I know up to 22 members) Already covered (3): Brian Godding, Bobby Stignac, Ray Warleigh To be covered (18): Geoff Castle, Les Cirkel, Graham Clark, Dick Crouch, Bosco D´Oliveira, Chris Dagley, Chris Fletcher, Frank Holder, Gary Husband, Ron Matthewson, Jim Mullen, Roberto Pla, Adam Salkeld, Martin Shaw, Dave Sheen, Ted Speight, Rob Statham, Matt Wates
Jean-Luc Ponty Band		3 RECORDINGS: Enigmatic ocean - Jean-Luc Ponty (1977) Members: Jean-Luc Ponty + Ralphe Armstrong, Daryl Stuermer (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, Allan Zavod) Comments: Recorded in 1977. Individual choice - Jean-Luc Ponty (1984) Members: Jean-Luc Ponty + Rayford Griffin, Randy Jackson (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Guests: (RIP: George Duke) The Acatama experience - Jean-Luc Ponty & His Band (2007) Members: Jean-Luc Ponty + Thierry Arpino, Philip Catherine, William Lecomte, Guy Nsangue Akwa (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) 1 COMPILATIONS: The Very best of Jean-Luc Ponty - Jean-Luc Ponty (2000) Members: Jean-Luc Ponty + Ralphe Armstrong, Baron Browne, Norman Fearrington, Tom Fowler, Jamie Glaser, Rayford Griffin, Scott Henderson, Randy Jackson, Joaquin Lievano, Chris Rhyne, Casey Scheuerell, Steve Smith, Daryl Stuermer (RIP: Mark Craney, Allan Holdsworth, Allan Zavod) Guests: Leon Ndugu Chancler, Paulinho Da Costa, Peter Maunu, Patrice Rushen Technical: Bill Inglot Other info on members of Jean-Luc Ponty Band (I know up to 36 members) To be covered (35): Walter Afanasieff, Kei Akagi, Ralphe Armstrong, Thierry Arpino, Michael Barsimanto, Tom Brechtlein, Baron Browne, Philip Catherine, Moustapha Cisse, Mark Craney, Sonny Emory, Norman Fearrington, Tom Fowler, Frank Gambale, Jamie Glaser, Rayford Griffin, Scott Henderson, John Humphrey, Randy Jackson, William Lecomte, Joaquin Lievano, Wally Minko, Guy Nsangue Akwa, Jean-Luc Ponty, Chris Rhyne,... up to 35 musicians.
Pat Smythe Group		Other info on members of Pat Smythe Group (I know up to 8 members) Already covered (2): Bill Eyden, Ray Warleigh To be covered (5): Harold Fisher, Chris Laurence, John Marshall, Darryl Runswick, Pat Smythe
Soft Machine		4 RECORDINGS: Bundles - Soft Machine (April 1975) Members: Roy Babbington, Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, Mike Ratledge (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, Ray Warleigh) Land of cockayne - Soft Machine (1981) Members: Karl Jenkins, John Marshall (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, Ray Warleigh) Guests: Alan Parker, John Perry, Tony Rivers (RIP: Jack Bruce, Stu Calver, Dick Morrissey, John Taylor) Floating world live - Soft Machine (February 2006) (LIVE) Members: Roy Babbington, Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, Mike Ratledge (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Switzerland 1974 - Soft Machine (February 2015) (LIVE) Members: Roy Babbington, Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, Mike Ratledge (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Comments: CD+DVD recorded live at Montreux in July 1974. 2 COMPILATIONS: Triple Echo - Soft Machine (1977) Members: Roy Babbington, Marc Charig, Lyn Dobson, John Etheridge, Nick Evans, Phil Howard, Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, Mike Ratledge, Robert Wyatt (RIP: Daevid Allen, Kevin Ayers, Elton Dean, Allan Holdsworth, Hugh Hopper) Guests: Jimmy Hastings, Alan Skidmore (RIP: William S Burroughs, Jimi Hendrix) The Untouchable - Soft Machine (1990) Members: Roy Babbington, Steve Cooke, John Etheridge, Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, Mike Ratledge, Ric Sanders, Alan Wakeman (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Soft Machine (I know up to 29 members) Already covered (1): Ray Warleigh To be covered (27): Daevid Allen, Kevin Ayers, Roy Babbington, Paul Carmichael, Marc Charig, Steve Cooke, Elton Dean, Lyn Dobson, John Etheridge, Nick Evans, Nic France, Hugh Hopper, Phil Howard, Karl Jenkins, Percy Jones, Dave MacRae, John Marshall, Dek Messecar, Larry Nolan, Larry Nowlin, Pip Pyle, Mike Ratledge, Ric Sanders, Andy Summers, Theo Travis,... up to 27 musicians.
Soft Works		1 RECORDINGS: Abracadabra - Soft Works (2003) Members: John Marshall (RIP: Elton Dean, Allan Holdsworth, Hugh Hopper) Other info on members of Soft Works (I know up to 4 members) To be covered (3): Elton Dean, Hugh Hopper, John Marshall
John Stevens Group		2 RECORDINGS: Touching on - John Stevens (1978) Members: Ron Matthewson (RIP: John Stevens + Allan Holdsworth) Guests: Jeff Young Conversation piece - John Stevens (1980) Members: (RIP: John Stevens + Gordon Beck, Jeff Clyne, Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of John Stevens Group (I know up to 15 members) Already covered (1): Ray Warleigh To be covered (13): Iain Ballamy, Gordon Beck, Jeff Clyne, Jon Corbett, Ed Jones, Phil Lee, Ron Matthewson, Evan Parker, Mike Pyne, Paul Rutherford, John Stevens, John Taylor, Byron Wallen
Sunship		Other info on members of Sunship (I know up to 4 members) To be covered (2): Alan Gowen, Jamie Muir Not enough info (1): Laurie Baker
Tempest		1 RECORDINGS: Tempest - Tempest (1973) Members: Mark Clarke, Jon Hiseman, Paul Williams (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Tempest (I know up to 5 members) To be covered (4): Mark Clarke, Ollie Halsall, Jon Hiseman, Paul Williams
Turning Point		Other info on members of Turning Point (I know up to 9 members) To be covered (6): Neil Ardley, Jeff Clyne, Gary Husband, Brian Miller, Paul Robinson, Phil Todd Not enough info (2): Pepi Lemer, Dave Tidball
UK		2 RECORDINGS: UK - UK (1978) Members: Bill Bruford, Eddie Jobson (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, John Wetton) Live in Boston - UK (2008) (LIVE) Members: Bill Bruford, Eddie Jobson (RIP: Allan Holdsworth, John Wetton) Other info on members of UK (I know up to 12 members) To be covered (11): Terry Bozzio, Bill Bruford, Virgil Donati, Greg Howe, Gary Husband, Eddie Jobson, Tony Levin, Alex Machacek, Mike Mangini, Marco Minnemann, John Wetton

   11 ALBUMS FOR 6 BANDMATES AND FRIENDS:

BAND / ARTIST	.	RECORDINGS
Jack Bruce Band		2 RECORDINGS: A Question of time - Jack Bruce (1989) Members: Ginger Baker, Gary ´Mudbone´ Cooper, Mark Nauseef, Vernon Reid, Bernie Worrell (RIP: Jack Bruce + Tony Williams) Guests: Paul Barrere, Vivian Campbell, Zakir Hussain, Steve Jordan, Jimmy Ripp (RIP: Allan Holdsworth + Albert Collins, Nicky Hopkins) Life on Earth - Jack Bruce (1996) Members: Ginger Baker, Gary ´Mudbone´ Cooper, Mark Nauseef, Vernon Reid, Bernie Worrell (RIP: Jack Bruce + Tony Williams) Guests: Paul Barrere, Vivian Campbell, Zakir Hussain, Steve Jordan, Jimmy Ripp (RIP: Allan Holdsworth + Albert Collins, Nicky Hopkins) 1 COMPILATIONS: Can you follow? - Jack Bruce (June 2008) Members: Robby Ameen, Ginger Baker, Carla Bley, Hugh Burns, Eric Clapton, Clem Clempson, Billy Cobham, Gary ´Mudbone´ Cooper, Stuart Elliott, Hughie Flint, Richie Flores, Bob Hall, Horacio ´El Negro´ Hernandez, Jon Hiseman, Mike Hugg, Gary Husband, Tony Hymas, Ronnie Jones, Corky Laing, Ronnie Leahy, Bill Lordan, Manfred Mann, John Marshall, John Mayall, Tom McGuinness, John McLaughlin, Mark Nauseef, Simon Phillips, Vernon Reid, David Sancious, Hal Singer, Colin Smith, Chris Spedding, Dave Stevens, Mick Taylor, Art Themen, Alfredo Triff, Robin Trower, Charlie Watts, Leslie West, Bernie Worrell (RIP: Jack Bruce + Graham Bond, Milton Cardona, Cyril Davies, Ted Dunbar, Bruce Gary, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Alexis Korner, Gary Moore, Johnny Parker, John Stevens, Tony Williams) Guests: Vivian Campbell, Lyn Dobson, Jim Gordon, George Green, Trilok Gurtu, Steve Hunter, Zakir Hussain, Paul Jones, Steve Jordan, Jim Keltner, Henry Lowther, John Mumford, John Picard, Maggie Reilly, Jimmy Ripp, Warren Smith, Don Weller, Steve Winwood, Pete York (RIP: Harry Beckett, Allan Holdsworth + Don Alias, George Harrison, Duffy Power, Don Rendell, Larry Young, Frank Zappa) Producer: Joe Boyd, Bill Halverson, Dennis Mackay (RIP: Andy Johns, Monte Kay, Felix Pappalardi, Dick Rowe, Ian ´Stu´ Stewart, Robert Stigwood) Technical: Paschal Byrne Comments: A gigantic 6CD compilation, comprising tracks from most of Jack´s bands: Alexis Korner´s Blues Incorporated, Graham Bond Organization, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Manfred Mann, Cream, Tony Williams´ Lifetime, West Bruce & Laing, Rocket 88, BBM, Robin Trower and even some track with Frank Zappa. As well, of course, his own solo recordings. Other info on members of Jack Bruce Band (I know up to 64 members) Already covered (2): Dick Heckstall-Smith, Gary Moore Old pages (1): Clem Clempson To be covered (61): Robby Ameen, Dave Bainbridge, Ginger Baker, Kofi Baker, Frank Beaker, Norman Beaker, Cindy Blackman, Carla Bley, Graham Bond, David Bravo, Jack Bruce, Jonas Bruce, Malcolm Bruce, Hugh Burns, Milton Cardona, Billy Cobham, Nick Cohen, Gary ´Mudbone´ Cooper, Larry Coryell, Martin Dale, Stuart Elliott, Anton Fier, Paul Fisher, Richie Flores, Tim Franks,... up to 61 musicians.
Stanley Clarke Band		1 RECORDINGS: If this bass could only talk - Stanley Clarke (1988) Members: Stanley Clarke + Gerry Brown, Stewart Copeland, Steve Hunt Guests: Leon Ndugu Chancler, Paulinho Da Costa, Jimmy Earl, Byron Miller, John Robinson, Wayne Shorter (RIP: Allan Holdsworth + George Duke, George Howard, Freddie Hubbard) Other info on members of Stanley Clarke Band (I know up to 42 members) Old pages (1): Jeff Beck To be covered (41): Steve Bach, Al Binkley, Randy Brecker, Robert Brookins, Darryl Brown, Gerry Brown, Ronald Bruner, Larry Carlton, Eric Carter, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Brandy Cohan, Stewart Copeland, Dale Devoe, Bela Fleck, Mike Garson, Beka Gochiashvili, Ray Gomez, Federico Gonzales Pena, Cameron Graves, Rayford Griffin, Al Harrison, Steve Hunt, Charles Johnson, Deron Johnson,... up to 41 musicians.
Gary Husband Group		3 RECORDINGS: Interplay and improvisation on the drums - Gary Husband (1998) Members: Gary Husband + Paul Carmichael, Mick Hutton, Steve Topping (RIP: Jack Bruce, Allan Holdsworth, Gary Moore) Guests: Paul Stacey Comments: Video featuring Gary Husband performing with Allan Holdsworth, Mark King, Jack Bruce and Gary Moore, as well as his own performances, among others. Dirty & beautiful volume I - Gary Husband (2010) Members: Gary Husband + Jerry Goodman, Jimmy Johnson, Steve Topping Guests: Laurence Cottle, Steve Hackett, John McLaughlin, Robin Trower + Livingstone Brown, Jan Hammer, Steve Price (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Dirty & beautiful volume 2 - Gary Husband (February 2012) Members: Gary Husband + Jimmy Johnson Guests: Laurence Cottle, John McLaughlin, Ray Russell, Robin Trower + Livingstone Brown, Jan Hammer, Jimmy Herring, Wayne Krantz, Alex Machacek, Mike Stern, Neil Taylor (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Gary Husband Group (I know up to 24 members) To be covered (24): Jim Beard, Patrick Bettison, Randy Brecker, Gene Calderazzo, Dominique Di Piazza, Matt Garrison, Jerry Goodman, Danny Gottlieb, Donald Harrison, Gary Husband, Mick Hutton, Michael Janisch, Jimmy Johnson, Dill Katz, Elliot Mason, Mike Mondesir, Adam Riley, Danny Schogger, Julian Siegel, Frank Tontoh, Steve Topping, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, Richard Turner, Jerry Underwood
Planet X		1 RECORDINGS: Quantum - Planet X (May 2007) Members: Virgil Donati, Derek Sherinian Guests: Brett Garsed, Jimmy Johnson (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Technical: Simon Phillips Other info on members of Planet X (I know up to 9 members) To be covered (9): Virgil Donati, Ric Fierabracci, T J Helmerich, Tom Kennedy, Dave LaRue, Tony MacAlpine, Alex Machacek, Rufus Philpot, Derek Sherinian
Chad Wackerman Group		2 RECORDINGS: Forty reasons - Chad Wackerman (1991) Members: Chad Wackerman Guests: Jimmy Johnson + Jim Cox (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Comments: Recorded in June 1991. The View - Chad Wackerman (1993) Members: Chad Wackerman Guests: Jim Cox, Walt Fowler, Jimmy Johnson, Carl Verheyen (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Chad Wackerman Group (I know up to 6 members) To be covered (4): Terry Bozzio, Leon Gaer, Marco Minnemann, Chad Wackerman Not enough info (2): James Muller, Daryl Pratt
John Wetton Band		1 COMPILATIONS: King´s road - John Wetton (1987) Members: (RIP: John Wetton) Guests: Terry Bozzio, Bill Bruford, Mel Collins, David Cross, Robert Fripp, Eddie Jobson, Phil Manzanera + Martin Barre, Curt Cress, Simon Kirke (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Technical: George Chkiantz, Geoff Emerick, Juergen Koppers, John Punter, Stephen W Tayler, Nigel Walker Comments: Compilation featuring tracks by King Crimson, UK and from John Wetton´s solo albums. Other info on members of John Wetton Band (I know up to 13 members) To be covered (13): John Beck, Steve Christey, Bob Dalton, Geoff Downes, David Kilminster, Thomas Lang, Bill Liesegang, Ian McDonald, John Mitchell, Martin Orford, Andy Skelton, John Wetton, John Young

   3 COLLECTIVE ALBUMS:

BAND / ARTIST	.	RECORDINGS
VVAA		3 RECORDINGS: Guitar´s practicing musicians - VVAA (1989) Guests: Jennifer Batten, Jeff ´Skunk´ Baxter, Chris Bishop, Vivian Campbell, Ric Cunningham, Sonny Emory, Joe Franco, Chris Frazier, Paul Gilbert, Phil Grande, Bob Harris, Tommy Mars, Vinnie Moore, Steve Morse, John O´Reilly, Bernie Pershey, Elliott Randall, Ron Riddle, Donald ´Buck Dharma´ Roeser, Blues Saraceno, Billy Sheehan, Leslie West (RIP: Randy Coven, Allan Holdsworth, Doug Nelson, Mark Reale) Producer: Joe Alexander, Mike Varney Technical: (RIP: George Marino) Comments: CD included in the magazine Guitar for the practicing musician, featuring tracks by Jennifer Batten, Buck Dharma, Leslie West (with Phil Grande), Vinnie Moore, Steve Morse, Paul Gilbert, Randy Coven, Billy Sheehan, Elliott Randall, Blues Saraceno, Vivian Campbell, Jeff Watson (with Allan Holdsworth), etc. Fusion - drum international jazz festival Amsterdam 1990 - VVAA (1990) (LIVE) Guests: Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola, Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez (RIP: Arthur Blythe, Michael Brecker, Allan Holdsworth, Cedar Walton) Comments: Featuring tracks by: Steps Ahead, Special EFX, Eddie Gomez with Michael Brecker, The Zawinul Syndicate (2 tracks), Stanley Clarke with Allan Holdsworth, Arthur Blythe, Al Di Meola, The Heath Brothers, Cedar Walton, Eddie Gomez with friends and Steve Gadd. Come together - guitar tribute to The Beatles - VVAA (1993) Guests: Kirk Covington, Gary Willis (RIP: Gordon Beck, Allan Holdsworth)

   20 SESSIONS (FOR 17 ARTISTS):

BAND / ARTIST	.	RECORDINGS
Rege Burrell Band		1 RECORDINGS: Victim of emotion - Rege Burrell (1985) Guests: Christopher Currell, Paulinho Da Costa, Nathan East, Voncielle Faggett, Paul Jackson, Alfie Silas, Melanie Taylor, Ernie Watts (RIP: Guy Babylon, Don Grady, Allan Holdsworth) Producer: Paul Brown Technical: Ray Bardani, Greg Fulginiti Other info on members of Rege Burrell Band (I know up to 1 members) Not enough info (1): Rege Burrell
Dan Carlin Group		1 RECORDINGS: Prowlin´ - Dan Carlin & Friends (2007) Members: Max Bennett Guests: John Ferraro, Mark Massey, Vernon Porter (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Dan Carlin Group (I know up to 6 members) To be covered (4): Max Bennett, Tom Brechtlein, Joey Heredia, Dan Siegel Not enough info (2): Dan Carlin, Rob Whitlock
Donovan Band		2 COMPILATIONS: Donovan´s greatest hits - Donovan (1969) Members: John Cameron, Tony Carr, Spike Heatley, Danny Thompson (RIP: Harold McNair) Guests: Jeff Beck, Madeline Bell, Mike Carr, Clem Cattini, Jim Gordon, John Paul Jones, Eric Leese, Licorice Locking, Tony Newman, Bobby Orr, Jimmy Page, Ron Wood (RIP: Cliff Barton, John Bonham, Lesley Duncan, Eric Ford, Allan Holdsworth, Nicky Hopkins, Danny Moss, Keith Webb) Producer: (RIP: Mickie Most) Technical: Vic Anesini Comments: The CD reissue from 1999 contains bonus tracks as well as different content in some other tracks. Troubadour - the definitive collection 1964-1976 - Donovan (August 1992) Members: John Cameron, Tony Carr, Spike Heatley, Jim Keltner, Danny Thompson (RIP: Harold McNair) Guests: Jeff Beck, Madeline Bell, Lea Jane Berinati, David Briggs, John ´Rabbit´ Bundrick, Mike Carr, Clem Cattini, Clive Chaman, Ronnie Eades, Jack Emblow, David Foster, Jim Gordon, Jay Graydon, Patrick Halling, Ginger Holladay, Mary Holladay, David Hungate, John Paul Jones, Sheldon Kurland, Eric Leese, Licorice Locking, Graham Nash, Tony Newman, Bobby Orr, Jimmy Page, Shawn Phillips, Charles Rose, Jean Roussel, Tom Scott, Denny Seiwell, Chris Spedding, Harvey Thompson, Ron Wood, Reggie Young (RIP: Cliff Barton, John Bonham, Kenny Buttrey, Harrison Calloway, Ben Cauley, Lesley Duncan, Eric Ford, Eddie Hoh, Allan Holdsworth, Nicky Hopkins, Henry McCullough, Danny Moss, Mike O´Neill, Cozy Powell, Ronnie Ross, Alan Spenner, Keith Webb) Producer: Norbert Putnam (RIP: Mickie Most) Comments: Compilation with some unreleased rarities. Other info on members of Donovan Band (I know up to 18 members) Old pages (1): Miller Anderson To be covered (10): Colin Allen, John Cameron, Tony Carr, Isaac Guillory, Spike Heatley, David Katz, Jim Keltner, Ronnie Leahy, Harold McNair, Danny Thompson Not enough info (7): Candy John Carr, Donovan, Stewart Lawrence, Tom Mason, Lorin Newkirk, Paul Tiernan, Andy Troncosco
David Garfield Band		1 COMPILATIONS: The State of things - David Garfield & Friends (2005) Members: David Garfield + Will Lee, John Pena Guests: Michael Landau, Steve Tavaglione + Lenny Castro, Vinnie Colaiuta, Brandon Fields, Walt Fowler, Jimmy Johnson, Larry Klimas, Abraham Laboriel, Terry Trotter, Eddie Van Halen (RIP: John Guerin, Allan Holdsworth, Carlos Vega) Other info on members of David Garfield Band (I know up to 10 members) To be covered (10): Tom Brechtlein, Luis Conte, Steve Ferrone, David Garfield, Ralph Humphrey, Will Lee, Alex Ligertwood, John Pena, Soren Reiff, Walfredo Reyes
Stu Hamm Band		1 RECORDINGS: Radio Free Albemuth - Stuart Hamm (1988) Members: Stu Hamm Guests: Joe Satriani + Michael Barsimanto, Tommy Mars (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Stu Hamm Band (I know up to 9 members) To be covered (3): Stu Hamm, Ron Riddle, Alex Skolnick Not enough info (6): Edgardo Cambon, Jude Gold, John Mader, Alex Murzyn, Steve Prutzman, John Seppala
K2		1 RECORDINGS: Book of the dead - K2 (2004) Guests: Ryo Okumoto (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of K2 (I know up to 1 members) Not enough info (1): Ken Jaquess
Krokus		1 RECORDINGS: Change of address - Krokus (1986) Members: (RIP: Tommy Keiser) Guests: Leon Gaer, Tom Kelly, David Mansfield, Jai Winding (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Producer: Tom Werman Other info on members of Krokus (I know up to 22 members) To be covered (1): Mandy Meyer Not enough info (21): Dani Crivelli, Hansi Droz, Dominique Favez, Heinz Friez, Doug Johnson, Tom Keifer, Tommy Keiser, Jeff Klaven, Mark Kohler, Bjorn Lodin, Many Maurer, Flavio Mezzodi, Jurg Naegeli, Steve Pace, Peter Richard, Carl Sentance, Remo Spadino, Freddie Steady, Marc Storace, Fernando Von Arb, Chris Von Rohr
Andrea Marcelli Band		2 RECORDINGS: Silent will - Andrea Marcelli (1990) Guests: Alex Acuna, Mitchel Forman, John Patitucci, Wayne Shorter, Mike Stern (RIP: Bob Berg, Allan Holdsworth) Oneness - Andrea Marcelli (1994) Guests: Kei Akagi, Bendik, Frank Colon, Laudir De Oliveira, Mitchel Forman, Jimmy Johnson, Marc Johnson, Chuck Loeb, Mike Mainieri, Sidinho Moreira, Ralph Towner, Gary Willis (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Andrea Marcelli Band (I know up to 1 members) Not enough info (1): Andrea Marcelli
Steve Morse Band		1 RECORDINGS: Stand up - Steve Morse Band (1985) Members: Steve Morse + Rod Morgenstein, Jerry Peek Guests: Mark O´Connor, Andy West + Peter Frampton, Eric Johnson, Albert Lee, Alex Ligertwood (RIP: T Lavitz + Allan Holdsworth) Technical: (RIP: Mark Richardson) Other info on members of Steve Morse Band (I know up to 9 members) To be covered (9): Terry Brock, Dave DiCenso, Dave LaRue, Doug Morgan, Rod Morgenstein, Steve Morse, Jerry Peek, Van Romaine, Paul Simmons
MVP		1 RECORDINGS: Truth in shredding - MVP (1990) Members: Frank Gambale Guests: Tom Brechtlein, Jimmy Earl, Freddie Ravel, Steve Tavaglione (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) My opinion: Amazing musicianship, some performances are unbelievable. I love it. Other info on members of MVP (I know up to 1 members) To be covered (1): Frank Gambale
Passport		1 RECORDINGS: Electric circus flame - Passport (2001) Members: Klaus Doldinger Guests: Alex Acuna, Randy Brecker, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Airto Moreira, Milton Nascimento, Flora Purim, Lenny White (RIP: Joe Henderson, Peter Herbolzheimer, Allan Holdsworth, Kenny Kirkland, Jaco Pastorius, Tony Williams) Other info on members of Passport (I know up to 35 members) To be covered (34): Majid Bekkas, Philip Catherine, Curt Cress, Dave Crigger, Biboul Darouiche, Roberto Di Gioia, Frank Diez, Klaus Doldinger, Keith Forsey, Wolfgang Haffner, Michael Hornek, Jimmy Jackson, Willy Ketzer, Dave King, Olaf Kubler, Christian Lettner, Udo Lindenberg, Elmer Louis, Roy Louis, Guillermo Marchena, John Mealing, Lothar Meid, Kevin Mulligan, Peter O´Mara, Dieter Petereit,... up to 34 musicians. Not enough info (1): Sascha
Esther Phillips Band		1 RECORDINGS: Capricorn princess - Esther Phillips (1976) Members: Pee Wee Ellis (RIP: Esther Phillips) Guests: Michael Abene, Julien Barber, Jeff Berlin, Randy Brecker, Al Brown, Sam Burtis, Ronnie Cuber, Max Ellen, Sue Evans, Jon Faddis, Joe Farrell, Babi Floyd, Steve Gadd, John Gatchell, Paul Gershman, Chuck Israels, Anthony Jackson, Steve Khan, Harold Kohon, Guy Lumia, Bobby Lyle, David Matthews, Barry Miles, Andy Newmark, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Zachary Sanders, Richard Sortomme, John Tropea (RIP: Seymour Barab, Michael Brecker, Frank Floyd, Eric Gale, Don Grolnick, Allan Holdsworth, Harry Lookofsky, Ralph MacDonald, Hugh McCracken, David Nadien, Barry Rogers, Alan Shulman, Emanuel Vardi) Producer: Creed Taylor Technical: Vic Anesini (RIP: Rudy Van Gelder) Comments: Recorded in May, July and September 1976. Other info on members of Esther Phillips Band (I know up to 22 members) Already covered (2): Donald Bailey, Cornell Dupree Old pages (1): Tim Hinkley To be covered (17): Pistol Allen, Jack Bruce, Mel Collins, King Curtis, Pee Wee Ellis, Paul Griffin, Chris Hayes, Ike Isaacs, Mark Isham, James Jamerson, James Levi, Joe Newman, Esther Phillips, Chuck Rainey, Richard Tee, Freddie Washington, Eddie Willis Not enough info (2): Joe Gentle, Jack Wilson
Derek Sherinian Band		1 RECORDINGS: Mythology - Derek Sherinian (2004) Members: Derek Sherinian Guests: Rufus Philpot + Tony Franklin, Jerry Goodman, Steve Lukather, Marco Mendoza, Simon Phillips, Michael Shapiro, Steve Stevens, John Sykes, Brian Tichy, Zakk Wylde (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Derek Sherinian Band (I know up to 4 members) To be covered (4): Philip Bynoe, Tony MacAlpine, Jonathan Mover, Derek Sherinian
Soma		1 RECORDINGS: Soma - Soma (1992) Guests: Nathan East, Walt Fowler, Dave Koz, Gregg Lee, Patrick O´Hearn, Robert ´Pops´ Popwell (RIP: Victor Bailey, Allan Holdsworth) Technical: Bernie Grundman Other info on members of Soma (I know up to 3 members) Not enough info (3): Guy Eckstine, Mark Lauren, David Shawn
Jon St James Band		2 RECORDINGS: Trans-Atlantic - Jon St James (1984) Guests: (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Fast impressions - Jon St James (1986) Guests: Rusty Anderson, Ray Gomez (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Jon St James Band (I know up to 1 members) Not enough info (1): Jon St James
Carl Verheyen Band		1 RECORDINGS: No borders plus - Carl Verheyen (1988) Members: Carl Verheyen + John Ferraro, Dave Marotta Guests: Brad Cole, Jim Cox (RIP: Allan Holdsworth) Technical: Bernie Grundman Other info on members of Carl Verheyen Band (I know up to 10 members) To be covered (9): Steve DiStanislao, John Ferraro, Cliff Hugo, Pat Kelley, Dave Marotta, John Patitucci, Walfredo Reyes Jr, Carl Verheyen, Chad Wackerman Not enough info (1): Bernie Dresel
Jeff Watson Band		1 RECORDINGS: Lone ranger - Jeff Watson (1993) Guests: Carmine Appice, Bob Daisley, Brad Gillis + Sammy Hagar, Steve Morse, Steve Smith (RIP: Randy Coven, Allan Holdsworth) Other info on members of Jeff Watson Band (I know up to 1 members) Not enough info (1): Jeff Watson

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UNRELEASED PROJECTS:

While in Whitesnake, Neil Murray did some rehearsals with Allan Holdsworth (guitar) and Gary Husband (drums) to help out. It was not planned to be a band. This followed doing some rehearsals with Bill Bruford, Dave Stewart and Allan Holdsworth in 1977 in preparation for the 1st Bruford album Feels Good To Me, as the bassist for the album, Jeff Berlin, was busy in the USA. Neil also played 2 songs with them in early 1978 on BBC-TV show 'The Old Grey Whistle Test', and they used a bass-line Neil wrote on a track on the 2nd Bruford album One Of A Kind.

In 1978, Jon Hiseman, Jack Bruce and Allan Holdsworth started rehearsals, and some demos were made, but were never released.

In 1977, Jack Bruce and Allan Holdsworth started rehearsals, and some demos were made, but were never released. I don´t know if they´re the same demos as in 1978 (see above).

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RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 14


Official site(s) - tell them you saw the link here:

• Allan Holdsworth
• Lotsawatts... - Brian Godding´s Official Website

From the always interesting Alex's Picks (by Alex Gitlin), we have:

• Tempest

From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:

• Nucleus

From the great site DME (by Dmitry M. Epstein), we have fantastic interviews:

• John Wetton
• Mark Clarke
• Jon Hiseman
• Jeff Berlin

From the comprehensive Rockpalast site (by Michael Marsch), we have:

• Jack Bruce And Friends

From the fantastic The British Sound blog (by Bruno Ceriotti), we have rock family trees about:

• Soft Machine

Wikipedia doesn´t want to include links to this website, but I won´t do the same with them. So, from the great Wikipedia, we have:

• Jack Bruce
• Donovan

Assorted links:

• Ian Carr & Nucleus
• Gerard's Jack Bruce Pages (by Gerard Kienhorst) - great site

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THANKS:

Very Special Thanks to:

Brian Godding: for info on Allan with Paz (2012).

Jeff Seopardie: for info on Allan guesting with the band Jazz Sluts (2010).

Neil Murray: for info on him rehearsing with Allan, Bill Bruford and Dave Stewart (1998).

Special Thanks to:

Rob Adams: for info about some Holdsworth gig (2012).

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RELATED MUSICIANS:

Allan Holdsworth mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
Jimmy Johnson (15)
Gary Husband (13)
Chad Wackerman (12)
Gordon Beck (9)
John Marshall (9)
Alan Pasqua (8)
Roy Babbington (7)
Karl Jenkins (7)
Tony Williams (7)
Jack Bruce (6)

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