RIP John Martyn
He's died today, aged 60.

Who else is going to go home and listen to Solid Air?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 16:57, 15 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

ah fuck!
I am.

The man was a legend.
I was lucky enough to see him live in Wexford a few years back.
Got his autograph.
Shook his hand.
Took a photo.
Heard a few incoherent words pass his glorious wounded lips.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 17:07, Reply)

My biological father
gave me Solid Air, right before he buggered off again.

I listened to it and I was totally bemused. It's just some bloke with an acoustic guitar mumbling.

So I sold it on Amazon and I've been happy ever since.
(tiger blood and Adonis DNA, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 17:16, Reply)

Listening now
Cracked open a bottle.

RIP JM

When he signed my CD, he wrote, "JM woz ere".
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 17:50, Reply)

Who?

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 18:00, Reply)

It's
sad that he's died, because he seemed quite talented.

I just don't 'get' Solid Air at all though. I've tried it many times, and it just completely fails to press my buttons.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 18:00, Reply)

I'm with you there, rubberduck
I'm not saying that anybody else's opinion is wrong, I just don't see the appeal of the dead, alcoholic scotsman.
(tiger blood and Adonis DNA, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 18:02, Reply)

I dont think raw talent is a question of taste.
I'm against the whole 'my taste', 'your taste' argument.

JM was a talented man.
He died today.
For those who loved his music, today is a sad day.
I met him once very briefly after a gig.
His music has had meaning to me for a long time.
I felt a genuine shock of remorse when I read Sam's post.
I dont normally give a fuck about anyone.
Today is significant.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 18:06, Reply)

In that case, I disagree
and there's NOTHING you can do about it.

*gets willy out and dances*
(tiger blood and Adonis DNA, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 18:08, Reply)

Nice moves!
But you're sniping on a thread that was meant to be devoted to the guy.

Any chance your dancing outside a funeral parlour in Kilkenny?
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 18:10, Reply)

Ah, that's true
I feel as though I've been disrespectful now.

*puts willy away*
*smiles*
*bares his apparently fine arse*

Sorry Mr Martyn, RIP.
(tiger blood and Adonis DNA, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 18:15, Reply)

how odd
first thing i thought was 'why do i care if that farmer that shot a gyppo is dead?'
( mictoboy shitting in your cunt since, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 20:37, Reply)

wot I wrote to a long-distance friend earlier..
"Was aggreived to hear of John Martyn's death today. Had a weird dream involving his albums a couple of days ago and now I hear he's dead. Emailing you since I remember you enjoy his stuff. Hope I've got the address right - remember seeing you log into hotmail with it.

If you get this in time for midnight then raise a glass to John Martyn, dead at 60, probably from the fucking booze.."

RIP
(raymond "three griddle pans" luxury yacht lovin' the christmas action, Thu 29 Jan 2009, 22:08, Reply)

Cheers for arguing his side baz!
I supped some nice Scotch last night and listened to a few of his albums (on vinyl, of course)

As baz said, 99% of 'celebrity' deaths don't bother me at all, but this one gave me that funny feeling in my chest you get when someone you (feel like you) know dies.

Was lucky enough to see him myself in Liverpool a couple of years ago, truly amazing performance.

RIP John.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Fri 30 Jan 2009, 9:27, Reply)

Aaaw.
Will have to be tonight instead.

'The sun shines better on the other side...'
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Fri 30 Jan 2009, 10:04, Reply)

I had a good listen to May you never last night in honour
a very talented man. I can understand why Solid Air might not appeal to people, but that song does amazing things to my brain.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 30 Jan 2009, 10:53, Reply)