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Posted in music on January 29, 2009

John Martyn, RIP

John Martyn

The singer-songwriter John Martyn has died aged 60.

Known for musical marriage of folk and jazz, Martyn was one of the most distinctive and prolific artists of his generation. His most successful album was 1973's Solid Air, the title song of which was said to be in tribute to singer-songwriter Nick Drake, with whom Martyn was often compared.

His career spanned four decades and he worked with numerous high-profile musicians, including Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Phil Collins. He also worked extensively with his former wife Beverley Martyn. [the Guardian]

John Martyn - May You Never

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posted at 12:05 PM on January 29, 2009 in music | Comments (14)

Comments (14)

Damn, I met a guy at the Union Hall Fleet Foxes show how was good friends with Martyn and told me all about him. Sounded like an amazing guy.

Posted by Anonymous | January 29, 2009 12:13 PM

:(

Posted by Anonymous | January 29, 2009 12:36 PM

What a loss. I count myself lucky to have been a fan and to have met the man. May he rest in peace.

Posted by nikkos | January 29, 2009 12:57 PM

Over the Hill is a great tune, sad loss

Posted by Anonymous | January 29, 2009 1:04 PM

absolute legend
anyone who hasnt heard his voice should go find it...
right up there with the best dead or alive

Posted by onno | January 29, 2009 1:10 PM

A true loss. I saw him at Joe's Pub a few months back and he could only play 6 songs because he was in such bad shape. He couldn't breathe but his guitar playing was still in tact.

Posted by Anonymous | January 29, 2009 2:43 PM

His song "Small Hours" from 1977's One World is 8 minutes of ambient folk bliss... so ahead of his time. Echoplex variations, seagull tape loops, and Moog wanderings, with John's voice woven through the mix. I miss him already.

Posted by bob maynard | January 29, 2009 3:40 PM

"Hurt in your Heart" off his album "Grace and Danger" may be on of the best and most soul crushing songs ever written. Great musician. RIP.

Posted by Anonymous | January 29, 2009 3:51 PM

Sad. I was turned on to him just last year after a friend taped Road to Ruin for me. Such a cool, timeless record.

Posted by Anonymous | January 29, 2009 4:44 PM

sad to say i've been sleeping on john martyn. thanks to those who pointed out songs - gonna check them out for sure.

Posted by Anonymous | January 29, 2009 5:22 PM

thanks for the "small hours" tip; i just purchased it.

Posted by Anonymous | January 29, 2009 10:03 PM

Missed but never forgoten

FROGGY X

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2009 6:54 AM

Been listening to John since 1976... Will continue listening to him till we meet hereafter.

Posted by Garth | April 14, 2010 5:44 PM

I propose not to hold off until you get big sum of money to buy goods! You can get the loan or just term loan and feel yourself free

Posted by Sparks33Aline | December 7, 2011 4:14 AM

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