Maartin Allcock, guitarist with Fairport Convention and Jethro Tull – obituary
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Maartin Allcock, a multi-instrumentalist who performed for 11 years with Fairport Convention and four with Jethro Tull, died on September 16. Among those mourning his death were Cat Stevens and Jethro Tull via their social media platforms. Allcock was 61 and had been suffering from liver cancer. Allcock’s website also noted the musician’s death: “It is with overwhelming sadness that we have to announce the death of our wonderful husband, friend, father and genius musician.”
The musician, known as Maart, had performed on stage five weeks before he died, at Fairport’s annual Cropredy Convention on August 9.
Stevens paid tribute to Allcock on September 16 via his Facebook page: “Deeply saddened at the passing of Maartin Allcock. A musical genius who featured prominently on [Stevens’ 2017] album The Laughing Apple. He knew his death was imminent and never have I seen someone face this reality with such brave honesty and peaceful acceptance. May God have mercy on his melodious soul.”
The Jethro Tull Facebook page published a tribute on September 17: “We learned today of the sad news that Maartin Allcock had passed away after several months of battling the final stages of liver cancer. Maart’s work with Tull starting in the late 80s was memorable for his joy and exuberant commitment to music of all kinds – even ours. His time with the Fairports and his various collaborations with artists too numerous to mention here were marked by his skills in mastering several instruments and tackling many genres. He leaves behind a treasure trove of recordings and a feast of memories.
RIP Maart.”
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