Music for the Heart of Our Veterans-Michael J. Martin and Tim "Doc" Holiday

This week’s program honors the late Michael J. Martin and his commitment to fellow Vietnam Veterans

In a program originally aired in November 2019, host Dale Throneberry shares music from Michael J. Martin and his partner, Tim “Doc” Holiday, both Vietnam Veterans. They started writing and recording their music back in late 70s and early 80s and led marches from Texas to Washington to make people and the government aware of what was happening to a whole generation of Vietnam Veterans.

Since meeting Michael J. Martin, by way of Gary Lillie, in 2004, I have been mesmerized by his music. He was a frequent guest on Veterans Radio and was always one of our favorites. He was one of those “old fashioned tried and true ol’ troubadours”.

Michael J. Martin lived the music he wrote and sang. His music had some miles on it.  ...