Album: The Apprentice by John Martyn (1990)
Genre: Blues | Style: Folk | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: "The Apprentice" is a rock album by John Martyn released in 1990. Recorded at CaVa Studios, Glasgow, Scotland. Originally released on CD by Permanent Records,
 The demo recordings for The Apprentice were the trigger for Martyn's being dropped by Island Records in 1988. Despite this, when the album (recorded in its final form at Martyn's own expense) appeared in 1990, it was well reviewed and regarded as something of a return to form by Martyn enthusiasts.

Artist Background: John Martyn, OBE (11 September 1948 - 29 January 2009) (born Iain David McGeachy) was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a 40 year career, he released 21 studio albums, working with artists such as Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Phil Collins. He has been described by The Times as "an electrifying guitarist and singer whose music blurred the boundaries between folk, jazz, rock and blues". Early life Martyn was born in Beechcroft Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, England to an English m... Part of the New Malden, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Blues movement. Known for Folk style.

Related Artists: Bert Jansch, Roy Harper, Nick Drake, Richard Thompson

Music Scene: Part of the New Malden, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Blues movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Blues, Folk, Happy, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 6. Based on 1 votes


"The Apprentice" is a rock album by John Martyn released in 1990. Recorded at CaVa Studios, Glasgow, Scotland. Originally released on CD by Permanent Records,
 The demo recordings for The Apprentice were the trigger for Martyn's being dropped by Island Records in 1988. Despite this, when the album (recorded in its final form at Martyn's own expense) appeared in 1990, it was well reviewed and regarded as something of a return to form by Martyn enthusiasts.

The Apprentice

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