R.I.P. Allan Holdsworth. You remain an enormous inspiration to me. Your beautiful music will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/UEpuqCTm8s

— Joe Satriani (@chickenfootjoe) April 16, 2017

Huge loss, true genius. His music went over heads at times (mine 2 admittedly) but brilliant uncompromising & impactful RIP#AllanHoldsworth pic.twitter.com/6H6tiKe2gn

— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) April 16, 2017

Rest In Peace Allan Holdsworth--supreme brilliant innovator.
Click to help his family if you can--... https://t.co/ihadpOY0LU

— Billy Sheehan (@BillyonBass) April 17, 2017

It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Allan Holdsworth, wonderful talent and true Gentleman. R.I.P.

— Original Asia (@originalasia) April 16, 2017

Devastated to hear of the passing of a legend! RIP Allan Holdsworth

— Richie Kotzen (@Richie_Kotzen) April 16, 2017

F*ck!!!!! RIP Allan Holdsworth....One of the all-time greats and innovators...no Holdsworth = no Eddie Van Halen #UK #OneOfAKind pic.twitter.com/xXuPwb8ctn

— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) April 16, 2017

R.I.P. Allan Holdsworth. pic.twitter.com/ubyzaV6JXH

— Michael Amott (@Michael_Amott) April 16, 2017

I'm very saddened to hear about the death of Allan Holdsworth today. He was a huge influence on my playing as... https://t.co/gUzIYxlEjd

— John Petrucci (@JPetrucci) April 16, 2017

I cant believe it!
Allan Holdsworth, legendary guitarist of our generation !
He changed the game + was the sweetest guy ever...
RIP

— Steve Lukather (@stevelukather) April 16, 2017

Wow, just heard that Allan Holdsworth passed away. Another one of the greats is gone. RIP

— Gus G. (@gusgofficial) April 16, 2017

Rest in peace, my brother Allan pic.twitter.com/drfLxTCev1

— Tony MacAlpine (@tonymacalpine) April 16, 2017

Very sad to hear about the loss of Allan Holdsworth. We were just at NAMM together for ISP! A brilliant guitarist & innovator. God Bless you

— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) April 16, 2017

Alan Holdsworth...RIP...Stunning Guitarist. Thoughts & Prayers To His Family, Friends & Fans... pic.twitter.com/tTDmObQwun

— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) April 16, 2017

RIP Allan Holdsworth 🙏🏾 Wow... how very sad. Enjoy life it's been 2 very heavy years✝️... God Bless https://t.co/SUnlOhACmT

— Neal Schon (@NealSchonMusic) April 16, 2017