Beverley Martyn, spirited British folk singer, dies aged 79
Summary
Beverley Martyn, a British folk singer known for her solo work and collaborations with her husband John Martyn, has died peacefully at age 79. She was active in the 1960s folk music scene and later returned to music with a solo album in 2014 after years away from the spotlight.Key Facts
- Beverley Martyn was born Beverley Kutner near Coventry, England, in 1947.
- She learned guitar from folk musician Bert Jansch and played in the London folk scene in the early 1960s.
- Beverley recorded solo songs and collaborated with well-known musicians like Jimmy Page and Donovan.
- She was briefly involved with Paul Simon and appeared on a Simon & Garfunkel album.
- Beverley married fellow musician John Martyn and recorded two albums with him in 1969-70.
- Her marriage ended due to John Martyn’s struggles with alcohol and drugs.
- After years mostly away from music, she released a solo album, The Phoenix and the Turtle, in 2014.
- In 2018, she put out a collection of her songs from the 1960s called Where the Good Times Are.
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