John Martyn dead
p2pnet news view | P2P | Music:- Britain’s Iain David McGeachy, aka John Martyn, one of the world’s most innovative guitarists who was appointed OBE in the 2009 New Year Honours, has died at the age of 60.
“With heavy heart and an unbearable sense of loss we must announce that John died this morning,” says his website.
Martyn made an appearance at last year’s Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, says The Independent, adding:
“In 2003, Martyn had a leg amputated below the knee as the result of a burst cyst.
“He told the Daily Mirror last year: ‘I wasn’t too pleased about it, but whatever happens to your bod, happens’.”
“Martyn was known for living a rock and roll lifestyle, but in later life said he drank only in moderation. He told the newspaper: “I’ve been mugged in New York and luckily I fought my way out of it. I’ve been shot a couple of times as well, but I just lay down and pretended to be dead’.”
The Independent - Singer John Martyn dies aged 60, January 29, 2009
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