John "Moon" Martin

Although I never met Moon Martin or got to see him play, I was an instant fan on my first listen Escape From Domination. Had I not been working at a record and tape store I likely would have missed his talents. Can't say how many times I've played that album. Escape is one of those albums where *every* song is excellent. I never understood why he didn't make it big. I just learned of his passing. RIP, Moon, and thanks for all the listening pleasure you gave us.

I owned all of Moon´s albums and would play them endlessly. A musical force to be reckoned with. Rest in peace, Sir.

I will always treasure the memories I shared with Johnny, he was my confident, and I miss him so much. I think about him often, and hope someday to meet him again. His memory burns in my heart. I love you so, my sweet friend!

I bought Shots at age 14 and I never missed his albums, maybe I'm the only one Italian Fan but his music never die!
Ciao Moon
Cicci

Always one of my favorite artists. I started listening to Moon’s music in 1977. I saw him live once in Houston, Texas at the Agora Ballroom along with Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds. He and his music are missed!

Always enjoyed his melodic and powerful songs , first heard him in my early twenties. At the time I was one of the very few in Germany who knew of him, which made me feel special - because Moon was too.

He was a prince of a man! Bright, funny, a deep thinker, straight shooter, loyal friend. Assiduous worker with a serious interest in economics.

I grew up with Johnny Martin in Altus. I was a year behind in school, but we all had friends across grades, and ages. I remember going to his house, and he had just gotten a new guitar. He was so excited. It was the beginning none of us could see coming. I went to prom with him when I was a freshman, and he was a sophomore. After he graduated, he immediately packed up, and started his journey in music. Most of us also left on our own journeys, leaving Altus. I was very proud of him for...