Guardian Music — (ABSOLUTE)It's a sign of John Martyn's far-reaching influence that the 30 covers here include songs from octogenarian gospel singers (Clarence Fountain), 80s goths (Robert Smith) and indie whippersnappers (Bombay Bicycle Club), though folk and blues ... more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offShirelles (pictured) Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? Banned on some US radio stations in 1960 for explicitly acknowledging that sex happens outside marriage, this Goffin-Ki... more info

Stereogum — British folk-rock singer/songwriter/acclaimed Echoplex-toting guitarist John Martyn passed away a couple years ago as the result of double pneumonia. A 30-song tribute called Johnny Boy Would Love This will be released this August to commemorate his ... more info

Impose Magazine — Born Iain David McGeachy in Surrey, England, the late, great John Martyn, stands among the redwoods of British folk/post-folk singer/songwriter anti-heroes, and his place in that forest is secure forever. His parents both sang light opera of the Gilb... more info

Guardian Music — Working in rock recording studios in the 60s and 70s was a test of stamina as much as skill. Island Records engineer Phill Brown recalls his eventful career in the control roomAs the house recording engineer at Island Records' studios in London durin... more info

NME — Beth Orton, Phil Collins and The Cure’s Robert Smith also honour late folk artist more info

The Telegraph — Posthumous album from a volatile man who was one of Britain's most innovative musicians. more info

Guardian Music — Heaven and Earth, the late folk singer's 'last musical testament', will feature a guest spot from Phil CollinsTwo years after his death, John Martyn's final recordings are to see the light of day. Phil Collins is among the guests on the collection He... more info

Guardian Music — This singer-songwriter has been surfing since he was 11, but his intricate guitar sound is more John Martyn than Jack JohnsonHometown: Totnes, Devon.The lineup: Ben Howard (vocals, guitar).The background: Like Ed Sheeran, who caused a near-riot at hi... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Next to the regular music industry as most of us know it, there is of course a parallel circuit that's been around probably since the 60s, if not earlier. One could call it a cottage music industry, where people with talent that are not interested i... more info