Allmusic Blog — We were deeply saddened to learn that Scottish songwriter, guitarist, and true legend John Martyn passed away early on January 29, only weeks after being awarded Great Britain’s OBE (Order of the British Empire)–not bad for a rebellious lifelong ... more info

All About Jazz — John Martyn, 60, a British singer-songwriter whose soulful songs were covered by Eric Clapton and others, died Thursday, according to a statement on Martyn’s official website. It did not give a cause of death for the musician, who lived in Irel... more info

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Guardian Music — The news of John Martyn's passing took me back to a packed gymnasium in what, at the time, was one of the most dangerous high security prisons in the country. HMP Long Lartin, a festering wound of a jail nestled in the heart of the beautiful Vale of ... more info

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The Independent — John Martyn, the folk-blues singer whose extraordinary voice and virtuoso musicianship beguiled a generation by speaking directly from the dark pit of his soul, has died at the age of 60. Best known for his 1973 masterpiece Solid Air, the title trac... more info

Scotsman.com — TRIBUTES poured in yesterday after the death of folk and blues artist John Martyn. more info

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ROCKER Phil Collins leads tributes to folk and blues legend John Martyn, who has died more info