Hank B. Marvin
- Actor
- Music Department
- Composer
Hank Marvin was the lead guitarist of The Shadows, the best-selling
British rock
'n' roll act before The Beatles.
Marvin and The Shadows had huge hits in the UK, including "Apache" and
"Wonderful Land". As a guitarist, whose trademark was a clean, pure
sound accentuated by a distinctive echo effect, Marvin is considered a
huge influence on many big stars. His talents have been praised by
the likes of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Mark Knopfler and Midge Ure.
Since his commercial peak in the early '60s, Marvin has also pursued a solo career and recorded many albums which have featured instrumental cover versions of other artists' hits. Songs Marvin has performed in his distinctive style include "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins, "Every Breath You Take" by The Police and "Daydream" by The Lovin' Spoonful.
Since his commercial peak in the early '60s, Marvin has also pursued a solo career and recorded many albums which have featured instrumental cover versions of other artists' hits. Songs Marvin has performed in his distinctive style include "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins, "Every Breath You Take" by The Police and "Daydream" by The Lovin' Spoonful.
