John Martyn Dies Aged 60

the hitcher · 29-01-2009, 03:30 PM

Such a sad day! So sad to hear of John passing away this morning

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009...hn-martyn-dies

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.

For much of his career, Martyn enjoyed a lifestyle of typical rock'n'roll excess and later struggled with alcoholism. He once told Q Magazine: "If I could control myself more, I think the music would be much less interesting. I'd probably be a great deal richer but I'd have had far less fun and I'd be making really dull music." In 2003 his right leg was partially amputated after a large cyst under his knee burst, leading him to spend his latter years in a wheelchair.

Martyn was awarded an OBE in the 2009 New Year honours list.

A statement posted on his website today reads: "With heavy heart and an unbearable sense of loss we must announce that John died this morning." The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Black Rose · 30-01-2009, 09:40 PM

R.I.P.

Such an underrated singer/songwriter

the hitcher · 30-01-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kite;2787208
R.I.P.

Such an underrated singer/songwriter

he was, I can't believe no-one else (apart from yourself) has commented on his passing! RIP John!

Black Rose · 30-01-2009, 10:12 PM

the hitcher · 30-01-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kite;2787291
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Written in tribute to his friend, Nick Drake.

awww Solid Air!!! A fantastic song and a fantastic album!

Another great song from that album and one of his most famous and most loved songs:

YouTube - John Martyn - May You Never

and

One of my personal favourites:

YouTube - John Martyn - Dealer

29-01-2009, 03:30 PM	#1
the hitcher Careful Where You Stand Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 743 My Mood: Location: Liverpool Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	John Martyn Dies Aged 60 Such a sad day! So sad to hear of John passing away this morning http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009...hn-martyn-dies 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. For much of his career, Martyn enjoyed a lifestyle of typical rock'n'roll excess and later struggled with alcoholism. He once told Q Magazine: "If I could control myself more, I think the music would be much less interesting. I'd probably be a great deal richer but I'd have had far less fun and I'd be making really dull music." In 2003 his right leg was partially amputated after a large cyst under his knee burst, leading him to spend his latter years in a wheelchair. Martyn was awarded an OBE in the 2009 New Year honours list. A statement posted on his website today reads: "With heavy heart and an unbearable sense of loss we must announce that John died this morning." The cause of death has not yet been confirmed. __________________ Check out my music at: www.barrybriercliffe.co.uk

30-01-2009, 09:40 PM	#2
Black Rose Bear with me Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 47,537 My Mood: Location: A strangeland under the iron sea where hopes & fears can make the night train be in perfect symmetry Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 106 Times in 84 Posts	R.I.P. Such an underrated singer/songwriter __________________ You could take a picture of something you see In the future where will I be? You could climb a ladder up to the sun Or write a song nobody had sung Or do something that's never been done

30-01-2009, 10:06 PM	#3
the hitcher Careful Where You Stand Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 743 My Mood: Location: Liverpool Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Kite;2787208 R.I.P. Such an underrated singer/songwriter he was, I can't believe no-one else (apart from yourself) has commented on his passing! RIP John! __________________ Check out my music at: www.barrybriercliffe.co.uk

30-01-2009, 10:12 PM	#4
Black Rose Bear with me Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 47,537 My Mood: Location: A strangeland under the iron sea where hopes & fears can make the night train be in perfect symmetry Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 106 Times in 84 Posts	<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qR2uSWmlSHI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qR2uSWmlSHI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object> Written in tribute to his friend, Nick Drake. __________________ You could take a picture of something you see In the future where will I be? You could climb a ladder up to the sun Or write a song nobody had sung Or do something that's never been done

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