Thursday, 29 January 2009

Music News: Fans mourn the loss of musical 'maverick'

Sad news to report: renowned musician John Martyn has died at the age of 60. On Thursday, a statement on his website said: "With heavy heart and an unbearable sense of loss we must announce that John died this morning."


The singer-songwriter was best known for producing music that boldly spanned the gaps between blues, folk and funk. Albums like Solid Air and Grace and Danger put Martyn on the map as a one-of-a-kind artist who has been drawing large audiences since the early 1970s. Martyn has worked with and influenced people like Eric Clapton and Phil Collins and was well-known for being a fantastic live performer. Martyn was appointed for an OBE in the 2009 new year honours.

John Martyn Official Website


Pippa Moore

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