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John Martyn
Mar 25, 2010 Updated Mar 26, 2010

The Kinks' Ray Davies and former suede guitarist Bernard Butler are among those giving their backing to a new scheme aiming to combat music piracy.

Music Matters encourages legitimate music websites and retailers to display an official logo to show that they're operating legally.

The program launched overnight in the UK and the event included specially-commissioned videos - featuring artists like the late John Martyn (pictured above), Kate Bush, Nick Cave and the Jam - that are well worth a look...have a squizz at some of them here.

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John Martyn OBE (11 September 1948 - 29 January 2009) was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a 40 year career he released 20 studio albums, working with artists such as Eric Clapton and David Gilmour. He has been described by The Times as "an electrifying guitarist and singer whose music blurred the boundaries between folk, jazz, rock and blues". Biography Early life: Martyn was...

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On Mar 28, 2010. 6:49pm
ssedriks said

A great idea. The short-form videos about artists are excellent promotions for the cause, as well. Good examples of storytelling.

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