John Martyn R.I.P.

With a heavy heart I learned from the BBC website that John Martyn passed away on Thursday. He was one of the most unique singer-songwriters to emerge from the folk movement of the late 60's and his seminal albums "Bless the Weather" and the classic "Solid Air" still sound innovative today. Although he battled drugs and alcoholism most of his life, the transparency of his writing and the fluidity of his vocals, together with the signature hammer style of playing left its mark on the history of modern music. He was honored in the New years honors list, but among musicians he has been revered for a much longer time.