Alan Holdsworth (born 1952 in Salford, stage name Johnny Crescendo) is a British musician and disability activist living in Philadelphia, United States. The 2022 BBC Two docudrama Then Barbara Met Alan tells the story of Holdsworth and Barbara Lisicki and their work with the Disabled People's Direct Action Network. Holdsworth has been affected by polio and uses a wheelchair. References Further reading Interview External links Johnny Crescendo on Facebook 1952 births Living people People from Salford British disability rights activists People with polio Wheelchair users