 John Martyn playing Bristol University Students' Union, 1978 Image by TimDuncan, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 3.0 |
John MartynJohn Martyn (Iain David McGeachy, 1948–2009) was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his influential fusion of folk, jazz, rock, and blues music over a 40-year career. He gained critical acclaim for albums such as "Solid Air" and "One World," and was noted for his innovative use of guitar effects. Despite struggles with personal issues including substance abuse, Martyn remained an active performer and recording artist until his death, earning a posthumous OBE in 2009 and leaving a significant impact on the music industry, as acknowledged by peers and critics alike. (Source: Wikipedia)
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