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 track of which was written for his friend and fellow tortured genius the late Nick Drake, Martyn's songs spoke of loneliness and love always wrapped up in the most beautiful of musical accompaniments.
ContactMusic — Acclaimed singer-songwriter John Martyn has died at the age of 60, it has been confirmed.The Solid Air musician, who was awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours ... more info
Spinner.com — Filed under: News, R.I.P.Spinner.com: John Martyn, a mainstay of the British folk boom of the late '60s and early '70s, has died in Ireland at age 60. The cause of his d... more info
The Telegraph — John Martyn a singersongwriter known for his virtuoso guitar playing who who played with Pink Floyd's Dave Gilmore has died aged 60. more info
Yahoo! Music — AP - British singer-songwriter John Martyn, whose soulful songs were covered by the likes of Eric Clapton, died Thursday. He was 60. more info
Associated Press — LONDON (AP) -- British singer-songwriter John Martyn, whose soulful songs were covered by the likes of Eric Clapton, died Thursday. He was 60.... more info
The Telegraph — British musician John Martyn has died aged 60. Our writer recalls a prickly encounter and examines his legend and his legacy. more info
USA Today Music — British singer-songwriter John Martyn, whose soulful songs were covered by the likes of Eric Clapton, died Thursday. He was 60.
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Rolling Stone — 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, â... more info
AOL Music — John Martyn, a mainstay of the British folk boom of the late '60s and early '70s, has died in Ireland at age 60. The cause of his death is undisclosed. Martyn recently ha... more info
Allmusic Blog — Guitarist and singer-songwriter John Martyn, who was a major figure in the British folk scene in the ’60s and released over 20 albums in his four-decade career, passed ... more info
Popeater — John Martyn, a mainstay of the British folk boom of the late '60s and early '70s, has died in Ireland at age 60. The cause of his death is undisclosed. Martyn recently ha... more info
Aquarium Drunkard — U.K. folk and blues songwriter John Martyn has died at the age of 60, according to a statement on his official Web site. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed. (v... more info
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... more info
The Independent — Folk and blues artist John Martyn died today, aged 60. The singer and songwriter was awarded an OBE in the New Year honours and he collaborated with artists such as Eri... more info