Hirth-Martinez-Obituary

Hirth Martinez

Los Angeles, California

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August 21, 1945 - October 6, 2015 Legendary singer-songwriter and guitarist, Hirth Martinez, lifelong resident of Los Angeles, has passed. He filled the earth with exquisite melodies, songs, and poems while on his musical sojourn here, which included several tours in Japan. He was discovered by...

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This is my grandpa, sadly he passed away in 2016 but I never really got to know him, miss him a lot tho, love katelynn.

Hirth and Bob Boucher LA, 1975

I was devastated to hear of Hirth's passing. We were very close at the time of his first album on which I played. We use to play together at his house in Hollywood.

He will sorely be missed.

R.I.P. my friend,

Bob

I found the stuff you left for me. I will love you forever.
xo snowface

Dearest Hirth -

You were such an incredible part of my life. You helped me to believe in myself - and to be myself - whoever she was...or wanted to be.
During our time together - I was working out so much about my identity - what I wanted from life and where I was going. You were quite non-judgemental of me and perhaps that was the greatest way you loved me. I will never forget you. Your genuine love of me. Just Sam. Just a girl. Who needed to be loved. Thank you. We had...

Indira, I just read the letter you posted to Hirth on this page. What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute, and so beautifully written. Rest in peace, Gentle Hirth, a true artist.

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Yoshi Nagato and Hirth in Japan

Hirth & Indira at Sensoji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo

John Simon, Hirth, John Hall