Thomson, Graeme

Small Hours: The Long Night of John Martyn

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ISBN 13:
9781913172657
author:
Thomson, Graeme
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Omnibus Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.8 x 2.2 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 2 working days
£11.76

Description

Small Hours: The Long Night of John Martyn is a deeply personal and unflinching biography of a highly influential musical figure. Despite never achieving a major hit, John Martyn's unique voice, innovative guitar playing, and soulful songs have left a lasting impact on the music world. His music has been covered by notable artists, revered by peers, and continues to inspire new generations of musicians. Beneath the surface of his remarkable songs, Martyn's life was marked by a complex and often volatile personality. Drawing on almost 100 new interviews, this biography offers a raw and gripping account of Martyn's 60-year career, filled with moments of soaring creativity and devastating lows.

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