John Martyn, I'd rather be the devil

Touched by the hand of genius

One of those performers for whom the title "an original" was invented for. Pretty damn impressive performance here, I recommend headphones. A man who lived with no regrets from the sound of it, and a willing envelope stretcher. Seems to mundane a thing to wish you other than to say I mean it and that is RIP John Martyn, one with love now.

I think 'unique' says it all.

Heard the news via Mike Harding's radio show - tragic. I'd seen this video years ago when the BBC ran a brief repeat of the OGWT and this was the first performance they showed. Blew me away then and still does. Wish I'd found his music earlier...

some people let you see their soul...

Only just now read about his passing -- very sad indeed. Like it wasn't bad enough hearing about Lux Interior only a little earlier...

Lux Interior, too? I hadn't heard... :(

about 73 ..on old grey whistle test

was mates with hendrix....this sounds even better...i know its a loop but fm backwards, what a sound

he's using an echoplex pedal.

Oh John - I will miss you - seems like yesterday you played on my record player and I tried to play along - I will never ever forget your gift to me - beautiful music xx