#040 - Allan Holdsworth, “Tales from the Concert” - Surprise Edition, The Story of CSNY’s “Ohio”

There’s a handful of influential artists that Greg returns to every so often, reevaluating how they sound to his evolving tastes and musical experiences. Today he brings us his current rediscovery; the late, incredibly influential, but greatly under-appreciated Allan Holdsworth. A British jazz fusion and progressive rock guitarist and composer, known most for his work during the 70s and 80s, he an influenced guitarists like Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Alex Lifeson, and many more. We discuss his career, his style, and why Greg appreciates him so much.
Songs:
Allan Holdsworth - Metal Fatigue
Allan Holdsworth - City Nights

Jay is proud to introduce our newest named segment, it’s “Tales from the Concert” (as well as a corresponding theme song, Rock on Jay)! A new recurring segment, Jay’s asking each of us to share a story from a concert we attended based on a common theme. This week, we discuss our most Surprising concert experience. We won’t spoil anything by describing it further, but there were many shared experiences rekindled and it was quite a fun segment. We hope you enjoy!
Song: The Who - Young Man Blues (live)

Nick, amid all this fun, is unable to repress the need to forcibly relate a story from history back to the state of things today. This week it’s the story behind CSNY’s famous “Ohio”. Inspired by the Kent State shootings, which happened 50 years ago this week, we discuss whether we think there’s parallel’s to today and whether a group like CSNY could even exist today. Also, we discuss and listen to a bit of Bob Dylan’s latest song, “Murder Most Foul”.

Hope everyone’s safe, see you next week!