Biography

Son of the late Rufus "Walking the Dog" Thomas and brother of soul great Carla Thomas, Marvell has been a mainstay in the Memphis music scene for most of his life. He is an outstanding keyboard artist and has appeared on a number of hit records, especially during the glory days of Stax Records. You can sometimes catch him performing on Beale Street, when he's not touring. And catch him if you can. Marvell is a wonderful human being, one of the nicest guys and finest musicians around.
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Marvell Thomas is an American keyboardist, record producer and arranger known for his work in Memphis Soul.

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Thomas's studio career started at the age of 17. He was the first piano player to punch the clock at Stax Records. He played on the label's earliest national hits, including "Burnt Biscuits", childhood friend William Bell's "You Don't Miss Your Water", and the company's first hit "Cause I Love You" (featuring a 16 year old Booker T. Jones on saxophone), a duet by Rufus Thomas and Carla Thomas. He also played on some of Wilson Pickett sessions at Stax and at Muscle Shoals. More sessions at Muscle Shoals included Clarence Carter, Eddie Hinton, and Denise LaSalle.

Thomas worked frequently as keyboardist and arranger, appearing on albums by Albert King, Johnnie Taylor, The Staple Singers, Little Milton, The Emotions, Mavis Staples, Yvonne Elliman, and Etta James. Thomas co-produced and played keyboards on the multi-platinum Isaac Hayes' album, Hot Buttered Soul. His touring credits include concerts with The Temptations, and acting as music director for Peabo Bryson, Isaac Hayes, his father Rufus Thomas, and his sister Carla Thomas.
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Son of R&B singer Rufus Thomas, and Lorene Thomas.

Brother of Carla Thomas, and Vaneese Y. Thomas.

Has one daughter: Leah Thomas.