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FORMER MARLEY GUITARIST JUNIOR MARVIN, TALKS ABOUT KEEPING BOB’S MUSIC AND MESSAGE ALIVE!

  Reggae musician and guitarist Junior Marvin will play at the Hamilton in Washington on Aug. 13. (Rose Mountain Photo) By Roger Catlin— Born in Jamaica and raised in London, Junior Marvin played all around the world with Bob Marley and the Wailers. But it takes only a local call to get him on the phone — from Alexandria, where he’s lived for a decade. It’s home base for the inventive guitarist as he records and tours and sometimes plays close to home, as he does this week when he returns to the Hamilton with his band. Marvin, 69, has had quite an accomplished career, as a teen actor with a bit part in the Beatles movie “Help!” and the London production of “Hair”; touring with T-Bone Walker; and playing with Ike and Tina Turner, … Read entire article »

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THE ROTOTOM MUSIC FESTIVAL TO SALUTE BOB MARLEY AUGUST 15-22!

THE ROTOTOM MUSIC FESTIVAL TO SALUTE BOB MARLEY AUGUST 15-22!

 Top: Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Bottom: Junior Marvin— PRODUCER Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and musician Junior Marvin, who played significant roles in the career of Bob Marley, will pay tribute to the reggae icon at this year’s Rototom Festival. The eight-day event will be held in Benicassim, Spain from August 15 to 22. Marvin, a guitarist who played on Marley’s epic Exodus and Survival albums, performs on opening day. He joined the singer’s Wailers band in 1977 and brought an edgy feel … Read entire article »

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