John Martyn

Born: 1948-11-11

Iain David McGeachy OBE (11 September 1948 – 29 January 2009), known professionally as John Martyn, was a British guitarist and singer-songwriter. Over a 40-year career, he released 23 studio albums, and received frequent critical acclaim. The Times described him as "an electrifying guitarist and singer whose music blurred the boundaries between folk, jazz, rock and blues".


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John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad

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Released: 2004-01-01

This honest and often blackly hilarious film shows Martyn at home in Ireland, during the lead-up...

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John Martyn: Live From London

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The music of the living folk legend John Martyn is highlighted in this recording in London at...

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Rock Goes To College: John Martyn

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Released: 1978-10-20

John Martyn Live at Reading University, October 20th 1978

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Transatlantic Sessions

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First aired: 1995-01-01

Folk musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together in what have been called “the...

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