I remember meeting John Martyn in the late 60s. I remember having a good-natured argument with him in someone's front room. I think that the argument was about swearing - but can't remember now. I also remember that some of my mates were a bit shocked because they idolised him even then. I have to say, though, that I was never a big fan - being more of a hard-core traddy myself - although there's no doubt that he was a huge talent.

And he died much too young - he was the same age as me, for God's sake!