Yes.. Sad that it takes his death to bring out the praise and recognition.
I remember reading an interview with Allan many years ago where he was talking about his job doing software sales or something because he could not support himself with his music.
That's when I really realized that true talent and genius doesn't really count for much in the music industry. He should have been able to at least support himself and his family! You see these auto-tuned, cut and paste studio creations with good hair, straight teeth and a lovely ass make millions off of the masses while someone with talent and ability that we wilI never see/hear again in our lifetime is struggling to feed his kids.
yes...i knew a fantastic guitar player when i was young who was piss broke...it was enough to make me realize the music business in general resembles a lottery...but i will say i have tremendous respect for the folks who can make an honest decent living out of playing music full time.
it's hard to imagine mr holdsworth couldn't have cashed in on his life's work...and i don't know him but maybe he was a purist, and life is in general is not kind to these types. regardless...he will be missed....