Guitarist John Martyn Dies

Rolling Stone ^

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

British singer-songwriter John Martyn, best known for his 1973 album Solid Air, died today, January 29th, at the age of 60. A note on Martyn’s official Website reads, “With heavy heart and an unbearable sense of loss we must announce that John died this morning.” No cause of death was provided. In a career than spanned four decades Martyn worked with artists including Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Steve Winwood, the Band’s Levon Helm and Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour. But it was Solid Air that earned him most acclaim..........

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

So sad to hear this, today. My husband came in from work, today, really down about this. He's seen him 26 times since the 70's. I saw him twice in the UK. He was ONE HELL of a musician. For those not familiar with him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOi_wxypeGc

[the invisib1e hand]

I think guitarists should live longer.

[the invisib1e hand]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOi_wxypeGc

[the invisib1e hand]

Thanks for that link. This is a new discovery for me.

[Future Snake Eater]

I admit I’ve never heard of him, but he was outstanding in that YouTube clip! Obviously a very talented guy.

[bill1952]

Have to admit I never heard of him or solid air, even though I am from that era.

Nice song on the tube.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

This is one of my faves of his. When I saw him do it live.....it BLEW me away!!!!!! RIP, Big Man!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTBn3s1FIAU

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

I want to correct the RS article, there. He was Scottish, to be exact. :)

[sushiman]

My friend Dave Mattacks did some work with him many years ago . 60 too young to die .

[sushiman]

Fogot to mention that it was SOLID AIR album .

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

It is too young. I think my husband is really feeling his mortality, right now, having followed him for years.

John was soooooooooo talented. He’s an inspiration to all guitarists. May he rest in peace. ^()^

[sushiman]

Actually , he was born in England , but grew up in Scotland .

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Thank you, sushi, for clarifying. When I heard him...he sounded Scottish. :)

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[vimto]

In a UK documentary he explained his later life and how he had one leg amputated below the knee.

Asked how he would like to be remembered he answered “As a rock leg-end.”

A tip of the hat and a fond farewell.

[vimto]

John Martyn was something special. His best works are timeless - Solid Air or One World....treat yourself.