John Martyn RIP

[Deano's Right Foot]

Singer, guitarist and all round genius John Martyn has died. Not as recognised as his friend and contemporary Nick Drake, John was equally as talented. He never got to pick up his OBE

RIP John.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Very sad - for all those that kind of know the name but can't place him (from the incomparable Old Grey Whistle Test:

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[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

And Solid Air:

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[turienzo's lovechild]

 

[Nottseagull]

I've just heard this on the Radio 4 news. I've never heard of him; I thought "they could have mentioned his major hit(s), so we know who he is". Then I find the same thing on this thread. Hmm.....

 

[severnside gull]

a local lad and a legend around here....sad news

 

[cheshunt seagull]

Absolute legend. Solid Air, Inside Out, Sundays Child, Live at Leeds, Bless the Weather, Grace & Danger and more. I can't think of any other artist that has fused so many different musical styles to create something so totally his own.

I've seen him live a few times; often brilliant, sometimes barely able to stand up. I'll miss him.

 

[Voice of Reason]

Seen him in the 6 Bells, Chiddingly.

Sad news indeed.

 

[blue'n'white]

I saw him at the Royal Festival Hall once.
Totally perverse - he'd been asked to play at the first LaBradford International Festival of Drifting mainly I suppose because of "Solid Air" and the chill out stuff.
Came on, took the piss about the festival and ripped into one of the heaviest rock sets I have ever heard !!!
An absolute legend