MUSIC FOR VETERANS

Since meeting Michael J. Martin, by way of Gary Lillie, in 2004, Martin was a frequent guest on Veterans Radio. He was one of those “old fashioned tried and true ol’ troubadours” with ballad-folk songs that came out of the Vietnam War experience. Michael J. Martin lived the music he wrote and sang. His music had some miles on it. He and his partner, Tim “Doc” Holiday, both Vietnam Veterans, started writing and recording their music back in late 70s and early 80s. They led marches from Texas to Washington to make people and the government aware of what was happening to a whole generation of Vietnam Veterans. They are both gone now, but their music is still inspiring veterans of all ages. It’s as powerful as it is emotional. It’s letting the veterans and their families know that “They Are Not Alone”. Here is the playlist from this program: 1. United We Stand 2. Suitcase Full of Secrets 3. Take a Ride on the Moon 4. I Ain’t here alone 5. I Am With My Friends 6. VA Scuffle 7. The Soldier Boy and The Nurse 8. That Could Have been Me 9. When Your Daddy Comes Home 10. Last Firebase 11. The Three of Us 12. Who Are The Names On The Wall Some of their music has been remastered and can be acquired by contacting Michael’s daughter Andy Martin. You can contact Andy at 615-692-4103.