John Martyn
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Summary
John Martyn was born on September 11, 1948[1], in New Malden[2]. He died on January 29, 2009[3], in Kingston upon Thames[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], singer[7], recording artist[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,977 views/month, #6,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: St. Luke's General Hospital[11]
- Spouse: Beverley Martyn[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Educated at: Shawlands Academy[15], Glasgow School of Art[16]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: traditional folk music[19], rock music[20]
- Record label: Island Records[21], Independiente[22]
- Discography: John Martyn discography[23]
- Commons category: John Martyn (singer)[24]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[25]
- Family name: McGeachy[26]
- Given name: Ian[27], David[28]
- Pseudonym: John Martyn[29]
- Official website: http://www.johnmartyn.com/[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Martyn (singer)[31]
- Commons gallery: John Martyn[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Instrument: guitar[34], voice[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: Ian David McGeachy[37]
- Name in native language: John Martyn[38]
- Start of work period: 1967[39]
- End of work period: 2009[40]
Why It Matters
John Martyn has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was John Martyn born?
John Martyn was born in New Malden[2].
Where did John Martyn die?
John Martyn passed away in Kingston upon Thames[4].
Who was John Martyn married to?
John Martyn's spouses include Beverley Martyn[12].
What did John Martyn do for work?
John Martyn worked as a singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], singer[7], recording artist[8], and composer[9].
Where did John Martyn go to school?
John Martyn was educated at Shawlands Academy[15] and Glasgow School of Art[16].
What awards did John Martyn receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].