29 Nov 1975
Even though John Martyn will be taking a year off from gigging in Britain after his current tour ends this month, there won't be any accusations of short-changing from the man's considerable British following.
NORTH LONDON POLY
STUDENTS MAKE the most easy-going audiences a performer could wish for.
08 Nov 1975
ISLAND RECORDS and Transatlantic have combined to bring out a four-album compilation of folk rock artists.
08 Nov 1975
THE JOHN MARTYN album which was available only on a mail order basis has now completely sold out
01 Nov 1975
AT THE moment my profile's so low I could crawl under a sink with a top hat on," suggests John Martyn, singer, guitarist and catholic stylist, in a bid for quotability. Although at present there's a crownful of thorns hanging above Martyn threatening to prevent the achievement of what he cherishes: a devolved, unproblematic independence.
25 Oct 1975
THERE ARE changes to the John Martyn tour. Two dates are out: Southampton University (Nov 8) and Bedworth Civic Hall (12).
This historical full page advert was printed in Melody Maker of 20 September 1975, page 15 (and also one week earlier on page 17). It served to promote the 'independent' release of the Live At Leeds album. John's private address got published in the process, albeit misspelled. Four concert dates were also included, 'On tour with Out To Lunch'.
'Look 'ere, I've made this album. Now keep schtum and don't tell de uvver mob.
Just send free quid as soon as you like to my gaff and my latest live waxing can be yours.'
06 Sep 1975
JOHN MARTYN, whose forthcoming British tour will be his last in the foreseeable future, is to sell his new album from his home on a mail order basis. The album will be issued in a plain white sleeve and is available in a signed limited edition of 10,000. Price £2.50 p and p. 50p extra, from John Martyn, 10, Cobourg Place, The Old Town, Hastings, Sussex.
06 Sep 1975
JOHN MARTYN is to undertake a British tour this month which will be his last for the foreseeable future.
06 Sep 1975
JOHN MARTYN plans to sell his new album on a mail order system from his own home.
