Moon Martin

John David "Moon" Martin (October 31, 1945 – May 11, 2020) Southwind released three studio albums before disbanding in 1971. They enjoyed moderate success, with two of their singles charting nationally: "Ready to Ride" (No. 127 in 1969) and "Boogie Woogie Country Girl" (No. 105 in 1970). ), "No Chance" (No. 50 US), both in 1979, "Signal for Help" (No. 60 Australia) in 1981, "X-Ray Vision", (No. 99) and "Aces With You" (No. 95) both in Australia in 1982. His 1982 song, "X-Ray Vision" was an MTV hit music video.

On October 31, 2022, Midnight Moon, a posthumous album, was released, only available on several music streaming services.

Death

Martin died on May 11, 2020, of natural causes in Encino, California, at the age of 74.

Discography Studio albums TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsUS CANAUS Shots from a Cold NightmareReleased: 1978 Label: Capitol Records ———Escape from DominationReleased: 1979 Label: Capitol Records8067 —Street FeverReleased: 1980 Label: Capitol Records205 ——Mixed EmotionsReleased: 1985 Label: Capitol France———Dreams on FileReleased: 1992 Label: Fnac France———Cement MonkeyReleased: 1993 Label: CORE———Lunar SamplesReleased: 1995 Label: CORE———Louisiana Juke-BoxReleased: 1999 Label: Sonodisc France-Eagle UK———Midnight Moon (posthumous)Released: 2022 Label: Joanne Gough——— "—" denotes releases that did not chart. Live album Bad News Live (1993, Fnac France)

Compilation albums The Very Best Of (1999, EMI Sweden, 1978-1982) Shots from a Cold Nightmare + Escape from Domination (1995, EMI Special Markets, Demon Records) Street Fever + Mystery Ticket (1995, EMI Special Markets, Edsel Records)

Singles