firbeck 860 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I heard on the radio that John Martyn had died this morning, sad day. For those not familiar, he was one of our underrated great singer song writers and guitarists, I believe he features on Transatlantic Sessions, BBC4 7:30 tomorrow night for those unlucky enough not to have seen him. I first saw him in the early 70's at Trent Poly Union, a concert marred by ignorant people pushing constantly in front of him to get to the bar, he featured tracks from his unforgetable album 'Solid Air'. I was then lucky enough to be invited to the Radio Nottingham studio a couple of years later by Trevor Dann to sit in on a live interview with him by John Holmes followed by a memorable concert at Nottingham University. I last saw him at the London Fleadgh in the 90's and was hoping that his up and coming tour would take him to the Cambridge Corn Exchange, but sadly that won't happen. John Martyn RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zab 47 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Another sad loss but I know he had been ill for some time. I can definitely say he's one of the best guitarists I've ever seen and I have to agree about Solid Air, what an album - I think I need to play that album now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 860 Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Zab By coincidence he featured on Transatlantic Sessions last friday night featuring a performance of 'May you Never' accompanied by the equally awsome Jerry Douglas, amazing. I know that he had a leg amputated a few years ago, but he was still touring last year and planned some more dates in March. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Played Excellent guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 one of my all time faves.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 John Martyn - Solid Air (1987) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_Utj4Aljc John Martyn - I'd Rather be the Devil http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VYCG5wZ9op8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dez 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 i saw john at nottingham uni 1981 i think, a brilliant gig apart from the prat who kept jumping up anddancing in front of john who asked him, what are you on. he will be sadly missed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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