SFX featuring Alan Murphy - Three-two-five

[@Penmani]

I was lucky enough to know Alan and played keyboards on a few tracks with him in the 1980's (via my great friend and great vocalist Susan Thomas, now also sadly passed). He was a genius guitar player with a real mastery and finesse that I have not heard surpassed. RIP Alan. So sorely missed. Save a seat at the bar for us.

[@kesamek8537]

Heard his 'Warning Sign' solo and fills, realized right then ... this guy a total genius. Taking big brain fusion and phrasing it into melodic instant accessible tunes you can whistle after the first listen. True master.

[@donharrold1375]

This guy was one of the best. I remember being totally shocked when I heard he’d passed away.

[@muppetrowlf1473]

Holdsworth rated him. And that’s all you need really!

[@justinelliott7136]

One of my favourite players, amazing phrasing, tone and musicianship. Who would have known he'd leave this planet only a few years after all his amazing work during the mid 80s. Still listening and inspired by your playing Alan, RIP.

[@mikedesouza8548]

Fantastic guitar player. Sadly missed. RIP buddy.

[@therealawakener7]

Without any shadow of a doubt Alan Murphy was one of the most underrated guitarist's of his generation. Go listen to the solo on Go West's track 'Haunted', pure genius, feel , control, originality. R.I.P.

[@donharrold1375]

A brilliant player. Few people had that touch and colour in their playing. A Murphy solo always made you sit up and listen.

[@sadge211]

Alan Murphy R.I.P..... A criminally underrated guitar player as you say. I just did a cover of Alans solo from "Haunted"..... I couldn't get anywhere near his phrasing and feel. Amazing and unique player!

[@itso]

Saw them Live many times...Unforgettable talents!! Best band in London at that time...Respect

[@Blueparradiddle]

Down the Cricketers by the Oval and the Bull and Gate, Kentish Town, great nights, great playing from the band, totally unforgettable. Going to play my copy tomorrow, cheers

[@nigeljones4283]

Fantastic talent and gentle warm personality. Memories of Clifton gardens in Maida Vale where you introduced me to a real Hi Fi system, Stravinsky’s Firebird I seem to remember!

[@PROGNUT777]

Wonderful artist. Rip fella

[@kamalorahim]

what a greate guitar player sounds lovely 👌Alan Myrphy is the real king.

[@barrybayliss8327]

Inspirational style.........probably my all time favourite guitar player

[@danvelgtr]

Mine also , an absolute amazing talent .

[@PROGNUT777]

amazing alan murphy

[@christopherhowe4947]

what a man alan murphy was rip

[@buddyrichsolo]

Best guitar ever

[@CjBerry]

SWEET!!!

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Saw Alan with Level42 right at the end. Thought he looked Ill then.

[@livemusicalgarve]

Never underrated by me.....

[@SBM2708]

lol at 2.22.. isn't that the guitar riff from Cheech & Chongs band in Up in smoke..'mama talka to me use to tell me how to live... but i never use to listen cos my head is like a sieve! da da da, da da da, da da daaaa

[@eddiecousinsjr]

Ha your right, it must have been a nod to it as its far to close I think to be coincidence .

[@markreilly2469]

His influences reek of allan holdsworth fantastic guitar player

[@andym28]

Hence why Holdsworth took his gig with level 42 when he passed.

[@regaltip8A]

@@andym28 Allan was asked by Gary H to fill in also as a tribute to Alan M who idolised Holdsworth.....plus the money was excellent compared to small jazz rock venues Holdsworth would have been playing for all those years. I read that Allan made more $$$ with a dozen shows with L42 than in a normal year.