Using his voice almost like a companion instrument to his guitar, JOHN MARTYN creates a mood composed of jazz, blues and pop sounds on the LP Solid Air
A 'definitively English' singer/ songwriter does not always have an easy time of it in the States.
Guitarist John Martyn opened the festivities and did a fine job.
15 Feb 1973
"If I have a bad night playing a gig and the audience loves me anyway -calls me back for three encores or something- I'm terribly disappointed with that crowd," said singer John Martyn, poking his index finger through the air for emphasis.
John Martyn is a mumbler and if you're a lyrics freak, stay away from this one
John Martyn, who opened the show, didn't command the attention of his audience until after his audio was turned up.
Traffic gave an enjoyable concert in Albuquerque Jan. 28. The blues rock band Free and John Martyn, an imaginative guitarist, also were featured.
The bill also included John Martyn, an acoustic performer who simply did not come off in the unenviable role of lead-off performer.
Parents with bruised eardrums who hope rock will roll away had better brace themselves. Rock music is more popular than ever in America and England, according to British musicians touring here.
Singer-guitarist John Martyn, a Scot, opened the show and occupied the stage by himself for the first 30 minutes.
