Junior Marvin

Junior Marvin (born Donald Hanson Marvin Kerr Richards Jr., June 22, 1949), also known as Junior Marvin-Hanson, Junior Hanson, Junior Kerr, and Julian Junior Marvin is a Jamaican-born guitarist and singer best known for his association with Bob Marley and The Wailers. He started his career as Junior Hanson with the band Hanson in 1973. Marvin has also been associated with Gass, Keef Hartley Band, Toots & the Maytals and Steve Winwood.

Not to be confused with Junior Murvin.
Junior Marvin
Junior Marvin in Santa Monica (2007)
Junior Marvin in Santa Monica (2007)
Background information
Birth nameDonald Hanson Marvin Kerr Richards Jr.
Also known asJunior Hanson, Junior Kerr, Julian Junior Marvin
Born (1949-06-22) June 22, 1949
OriginKingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae, Rock, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, author, poet, artist
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1969–present
LabelsManticore, Island, Universal
Websitejuniormarvin.com

Biography

Born in Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica, Marvin moved to London as a child, where his love of both acting and music was nurtured. He appeared in the Beatles' film Help!, which was followed by a number of other television appearances. Meanwhile, Marvin served his musical apprenticeship in America by playing with those including T-Bone Walker and Ike & Tina Turner. Back in England he played with bands such as Herbie Goins & The Nighttimers, Blue Ace Unit and White Rabbit.

In 1973, Marvin formed the band Hanson and recorded two albums.[1] Marvin met Bob Marley on 14 February 1977 and joined Bob Marley and The Wailers.[2] After the death of Bob Marley in 1981, Marvin along with the remaining Wailers members formed The Wailers Band and released the albums ID, Majestic Warriors, JAH Message, and Live 95–97 My Friends. In 1997, Marvin left The Wailers Band and relocated to Brazil, where he formed a short-lived group called Batuka.[3] Following his departure from Brazil, Marvin worked as a session musician for Kaliroots and The Wailers Band. In 2007, Marvin recorded a solo album titled Wailin' For Love. In 2008, Marvin and guitarist Al Anderson formed The Original Wailers and toured with them until 2011. After departing from The Original Wailers, Marvin returned to solo work.[4] Marvin left The Wailers Band in September 2018. In 2019, Junior formed The Legendary Wailers. His band performed on The 80s Cruise in 2020 under the Stars in the Caribbean name.

Associations

Bands

Sessions
Junior Marvin in 2011

Wailers Band albums

Solo albums
  • Wailin' For Love (2007)
  • Smokin' to the Big M Music (2013)
  • Lion to Zion-Dub Wise (2013)

Video

References
  1. "Hanson (UK)". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 May 2009.
  2. Moskowitz, David. Bob Marley. p. 40.
  3. Anderson, Rick. "Junior Marvin". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 May 2009.

Further reading
  • Moskowitz, David. Bob Marley. Greenwood Publishing Group (2007). ISBN 978-0-313-33879-3
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