Erwin James remembers the day John Martyn played for him in prison
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 Evesham, Worcs, held men serving some of the longest sentences in the system. Small cells located along narrow, dimly lit corridors or "spurs," created a claustrophobic atmosphere that helped to drive us all a little more crazy. Keeping a lid on the ...
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 offici... more info
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 Br... more info
Totally Fuzzy — The Mood Indicator said...The Essential Bob Dylan (2000)John Martyn - Solid Air (1973)John 'Cougar' Mellencamp - The Lonesome Jubilee (1987)India.Arie - Acoustic Soul (20... more info
JamBase — WE BID FAREWELL TOONE OF THE HEAVIEST ROMANTIC SOULS MUSIC HAS EVER KNOWN
Time after time, I held it
Just to watch it die
Line after line, I loved it
Just to watch it cr... more info
Totally Fuzzy — The Mood Indicator said...
The Essential Bob Dylan (2000)
John Martyn - Solid Air (1973)
John 'Cougar' Mellencamp - The Lonesome Jubilee (1987)
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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 La... more info