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April 28, 2026
Beverley Martyn, spirited British folk singer, dies aged 79
Singer-songwriter was known for collaborations with former husband John Martyn as well as star-studded 1960s singles and 2014 comeback album
TL;DR
- Beverley Martyn, a British folk singer, has died at 79.
- She was known for her solo work and collaborations, including with her former husband John Martyn.
- Martyn began her career in the 1960s London folk scene, learning guitar from Bert Jansch.
- She recorded early singles like 'Babe I’m Leaving You' and solo songs featuring Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.
- Martyn also collaborated with Paul Simon, performing at the Monterey Pop Festival and appearing on the album 'Bookends'.
- Her duo albums with John Martyn, 'Stormbringer!' and 'The Road to Ruin', were influential.
- She knew and was supported by Nick Drake, with whom she co-wrote a song.
- After leaving her marriage to John Martyn, she moved to Brighton and continued making music, culminating in her 2014 album 'The Phoenix and the Turtle'.
- Her final release was a compilation of her 1960s songs in 2018.