Junior Marvin

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 (age 75)
Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica
GenresReggae, Rock, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, author, poet, artist
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1969–present
LabelsManticore, Island, Universal
Websitejuniormarvinthelegendarywailer.com

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,[1] Keef Hartley Band, Toots & the Maytals and Steve Winwood.

  1. ^ Moskowitz, David. Bob Marley. p. 40.