Description: (British Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist Known for His Albums ‘Glorious Fool’ and ‘Well Kept Secret’)
John Martyn was a British guitarist and singer-songwriter with a prolific 40-year career. He released 23 studio albums and received widespread critical acclaim. Starting in the Scottish folk scene, Martyn drew inspiration from American blues and English traditional music. Signing with Island Records, he incorporated jazz and rock elements into his sound, experimenting with guitar effects and tape delay machines. Despite personal challenges, he continued to release albums and collaborate with notable figures until his passing in 2009.