John Smith (musician)

John Smith
Origin Essex, England
Genres Folk, Indie
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Guitar, Vocals
Labels BARP Ltd(UK),
Associated acts

James Newton Chadwick

John Martyn
Website johnsmithjohnsmith.com//
For other people with the same name, see John Smith.

John Smith is an English folk guitarist and singer from Devon. [1] He has toured Britain, Europe and America extensively, both solo and with artists such as Iron and Wine, James Yorkston, John Martyn, David Gray, [2] Jools Holland, Gil Scott-Heron and Lisa Hannigan[3] (whose records he also plays on). Smith remains unsigned to any record label, but has released four self-funded albums to date.

After the death of John Martyn, he appeared on a tribute album to Martyn alongside Bombay Bicycle Club, Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol, Phil Collins and Beth Orton.[4][5]

His unique guitar style has influenced many artists including James Newton Chadwick and Ben Howard.[6] In particular Smith uses a variety of open tunings and percussive techniques (especially on the song "Winter").

Discography

References

http://www.johnsmithfans.com - Fan Website

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