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Martin Carthy's Dylan Legacy and Illness
Coverage from News about the great Martin Carthy, Far Out Magazine, and others
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Executive Summary
Martin Carthy's Alzheimeres diagnosis ends his touring as a Mercury Prize nod and Dylan tribute revive his lasting folk influence
- Martin Carthy, 84, was diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer's Disease and will not tour in 2026
- Eliza Carthy said the family hoped to use the planned shows as a graceful farewell to touring
- Bob Dylan sent a surprise video tribute at a Martin Carthy tribute concert
- Carthy and Dylan met in London in 1962 through the folk scene and built a lasting friendship
- Carthy taught Dylan Scarborough Fair, which helped inspire Girl From The North Country
- Carthy's album Transform Me Then Into a Fish earned a 2025 Mercury Prize nomination
- The nomination made Carthy the oldest ever Mercury Prize nominee and renewed attention on his folk legacy
Quick Facts
- What: Carthy's illness and Mercury Prize recognition
- Where: London folk scene and Newcastle for the prize
- Why: His folk influence on Dylan and lasting musical legacy
- Who: Martin Carthy Bob Dylan and Eliza Carthy
- When: Diagnosed a month ago with winner due October 16
Coverage Timeline: 745 Days
Featured Article
Bob Dylan delivered a surprise tribute video at a Martin Carthy tribute concert after Carthy was diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer's Disease.
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Far Out Magazine reports that Martin Carthy, 84, received a Mercury Prize nomination this year for Transform Me Then Into a Fish, recalling his 1960s London folk connections with Bob Dylan.
Martin Carthy was nominated for the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album Transform Me Then Into a Fish, highlighting his influence on Bob Dylan and Paul Simon in the UK.
Martin Carthy, a veteran folk musician influential to Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2025 for Transform Me Then Into A Fish, with the winner announced in Newcastle on October 16.
Martin Carthy discusses Dylan's early London visits and Scarborough Fair in a new interview.