Singer/Songwriter John "Moon" Martin (1945 - 2020) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-30-2020, 08:00 AM

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October 31, 1945 - May 11, 2020 John "Moon" Martin, a singer and songwriter of immense skill passed away of natural causes in Encino, California on May 11, 2020. Born in Altus, Oklahoma in 1945 he attended the University of Oklahoma and later moved to Los Angeles with his band The Disciples which then became Southwind and had immediate success playing with Hall of Fame artists Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Credence Clearwater Revival. He was later featured on guitars and vocals with rock legends Linda Ronstadt, Del Shannon, Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Michelle Phillips among others, while also gaining recognition both in the United States and France as a solo artist and composer.
He wrote the songs Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor Doctor) made famous by Robert Palmer and Cadillac Walk recorded by Willy DeVille. He also recorded many solo albums including Shots From A Cold Nightmare, Escape From Domination which featured the Top 30 hit Rolene and Street Fever which featured the hit Bad News which reached the Top 10 in France. The nickname Moon was hung on him by friends years ago because many of his songs had the word moon in the lyrics. He is survived by a brother Howard Martin, a sister Mary Sue Martin, two nieces and a legion of rock fans, musicians and artists who will miss his kindness and generosity but will enjoy his musical legacy forever.
A memorial service is planned at a later date.

Zoneboy · 05-30-2020, 08:03 AM

Moon Martin's original recording of "Bad Case of Loving You"

ABlairican Pie · 05-31-2020, 02:20 AM

I remember seeing him in videos and live performances on such shows such as 'Midnight Special' and others in 1979/1980, as an upcoming New Wave/power-pop performer in the vein of Tom Petty, The Cars, and others.

MA · 06-04-2020, 08:37 AM

Moon Martin's cover of Cadillac Walk, which was originally made famous by Willy Deville:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fnR0pUVYhiE

nysfboy328@aim.c · 06-04-2020, 01:16 PM

Why couldn't 70son7 and Classic Vinyl play his song "Rolene"?

05-30-2020, 08:00 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Singer/Songwriter John "Moon" Martin (1945 - 2020) https://tinyurl.com/y7ynwrqc October 31, 1945 - May 11, 2020 John "Moon" Martin, a singer and songwriter of immense skill passed away of natural causes in Encino, California on May 11, 2020. Born in Altus, Oklahoma in 1945 he attended the University of Oklahoma and later moved to Los Angeles with his band The Disciples which then became Southwind and had immediate success playing with Hall of Fame artists Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Credence Clearwater Revival. He was later featured on guitars and vocals with rock legends Linda Ronstadt, Del Shannon, Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Michelle Phillips among others, while also gaining recognition both in the United States and France as a solo artist and composer. He wrote the songs Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor Doctor) made famous by Robert Palmer and Cadillac Walk recorded by Willy DeVille. He also recorded many solo albums including Shots From A Cold Nightmare, Escape From Domination which featured the Top 30 hit Rolene and Street Fever which featured the hit Bad News which reached the Top 10 in France. The nickname Moon was hung on him by friends years ago because many of his songs had the word moon in the lyrics. He is survived by a brother Howard Martin, a sister Mary Sue Martin, two nieces and a legion of rock fans, musicians and artists who will miss his kindness and generosity but will enjoy his musical legacy forever. A memorial service is planned at a later date.

05-31-2020, 02:20 AM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	I remember seeing him in videos and live performances on such shows such as 'Midnight Special' and others in 1979/1980, as an upcoming New Wave/power-pop performer in the vein of Tom Petty, The Cars, and others.
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06-04-2020, 08:37 AM	#4
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,311	Moon Martin's cover of Cadillac Walk, which was originally made famous by Willy Deville: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fnR0pUVYhiE
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05-30-2020, 08:03 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Moon Martin's original recording of "Bad Case of Loving You"

06-04-2020, 01:16 PM	#5
nysfboy328@aim.c Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 08, 2012 Location: Baldwin, NY, 11510 Posts: 431	Why couldn't 70son7 and Classic Vinyl play his song "Rolene"?