John Martyn

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of John Martyn yesterday. His style of playing and songwriting has had a great influence on my own style and I have included a number of versions of his songs in my own set. I admired his ability to transmit raw emotion in song and I feel there is a definite Glaswegian soul to be felt in his songs. His affinity with Glasgow was clear and he continued to perform regularly here and I am gutted that I missed his November show.

His talent will be sorely missed.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TkcmB8a1cn8