"The Wailers" Junior Marvin Signed 10X8 Color PhotoW/Drawing Todd Mueller COA

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Up for auction "The Wailers" Junior Marvin Hand Signed 10X8 Color Photo W/Drawing.
This item is certified authentic by Todd Mueller and comes with their Certificate of Authenticity.
ES-9400
Junior Marvin
(born 1949 as
Donald Hanson Marvin Kerr Richards Jr
) also known as
Junior Marvin-Hanson
,
Junior Hanson
and
Junior Kerr
, 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
.
Born in 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 the likes of Blues Legend 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. Marvin met
Bob Marley
on February 14, 1977 and joined
Bob Marley and The Wailers
.
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
. Following his departure from
Brazil
, Marvin worked as a session musician for
Kaliroots
and
The Wailers Band
. In 2007, Marvin recorded a solo album entitled Wailin' For Love. In 2008, Marvin formed along with
Al Anderson
The Original Wailers
and toured with them until 2011. After departing from
The Original Wailers
, Marvin returned to solo work. Marvin left The Wailers Band in September 2018.