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John Martyn
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(1967 – 2009)
John Martyn OBE, born Iain David McGeachy (11 September 1948 – 29 January 2009), was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a forty-year career he released twenty studio albums.
He grew up in Glasgow and attended Shawlands Academy.
John Martyn moved to London from Glasgow in the mid 1960s. He made his initial recorded impact in 1967, at the age of 19, with his debut album London Conversation. Since then he has become an integral part of the British music scene, incorporating folk, blues, jazz and even reggae into his unique sound.
In the late 60s to early 70s he was close friends with Nick Drake, to whom he wrote the song
Solid Air. The album of the same name (Solid Air) was released only months before Drake’s death, and remains an extremely moving album, as does his later album Grace and Danger which documents his divorce from his wife Beverley with whom he recorded several albums.
During the 70s John lived in Hastings on the South Coast of England. Whilst in Hastings he released, amongst others, the Live In Leeds double album which he sold from his own house.
Also during his time in Hastings John tried to help Paul Kossoff put his life back together.
A long held alcohol problem didn’t prevent Martyn from releasing twenty-two albums. In 2003 he contracted an infection that resulted in the amputation of part of a leg, an episode documented in the 2004 BBC documentary “Johnny Too Bad”. He recovered, however, and continued to play, record and tour.
He grew up in Glasgow and attended Shawlands Academy.
John Martyn moved to London from Glasgow in the mid 1960s. He made his initial recorded impact in 1967, at the age of 19, with his debut album London Conversation. Since then he has become an integral part of the British music scene, incorporating folk, blues, jazz and even reggae into his unique sound.
In the late 60s to early 70s he was close friends with Nick Drake, to whom he wrote the song
Solid Air. The album of the same name (Solid Air) was released only months before Drake’s death, and remains an extremely moving album, as does his later album Grace and Danger which documents his divorce from his wife Beverley with whom he recorded several albums. During the 70s John lived in Hastings on the South Coast of England. Whilst in Hastings he released, amongst others, the Live In Leeds double album which he sold from his own house.
Also during his time in Hastings John tried to help Paul Kossoff put his life back together.
A long held alcohol problem didn’t prevent Martyn from releasing twenty-two albums. In 2003 he contracted an infection that resulted in the amputation of part of a leg, an episode documented in the 2004 BBC documentary “Johnny Too Bad”. He recovered, however, and continued to play, record and tour.
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Don't Want To Know
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Go Down Easy
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Dreams By The Sea
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The Man In The Station
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Couldn't Love You More
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Small Hours
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Sweet Little Mystery
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Head And Heart
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One World
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The Easy Blues
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1990haggis wrote:
Legend!!!!!!!
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ephemerau wrote:
i discovered him at a book which was written by charlotte greig. nice music!
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isabelm wrote:
You gave us a lot. Thanks!
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spanking wrote:
Great stuff.
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smee85 wrote:
his version of 'strange fruit' is remarkable
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Dj_kourampies wrote:
Although i only listen to idm and misc experimental electronic stuff, his sound amazes me. I just cant believe the stuff im listening is from the 70s.
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jclos wrote:
oi!
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secretgardener wrote:
Listen to 'Cries' from the new album 'Of Tide & Trail' by Dan Arborise, or indeed most of the tracks on that album, and be ready to acknowledge a successor
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ellectric wrote:
http://www.last.fm/event/1191406+A+Tribute+to+John+Martyn+ A Tribute to John Martyn - 10 September 2009 (London, UK) - Top London artists will be performing their favourite John Martyn songs to celebrate the life and work of this prolific Scottish songwriter
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Shineyteeth wrote:
Head and Heart is the most gorgeous thing ever.
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Bentwick09 wrote:
gone too soon, thanks for the wonderful music......, RIP....
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thecp wrote:
inspired by john martyn amongst others http://www.last.fm/music/dnucna/first+things+first
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galaxylin wrote:
so sad he`s gone
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vanmartyn wrote:
There is an Irish duo called Ultan John http://www.last.fm/music/UltanJohn with which John has recorded some tracks, you can see here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV_4X6k0t1E
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Shineyteeth wrote:
Solid Air <3
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Bepus wrote:
miss you mr.Martyn
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larbr wrote:
Wow, just discovered this guy and his wife. Amazing stuff! Stormbringer is pure magic...
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xn0153x wrote:
head and heart is just perfect... and I am sure this is not the first time I say this very same thing in this shoutbox.
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musicmeerkat wrote:
my did he have to die when i get interested in his type of music nick drakes dead hes dead theres only Jose Gonzalez
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niallvan wrote:
Keeps my music inspired.
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