Johnny marvin biography
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Johnny marvin biography
Johnny Marvin
Johnny Marvin | |
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| Birth name | John Senator Marvin |
| Born | (1897-07-01)July 1, 1897 Butler, Oklahoma Territory |
| Died | December 10, 1944(1944-12-10) (aged 47) North Hollywood, California |
| Genres | Jazz, country, Hawaiian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Musician |
| Instrument | Ukulele |
| Years active | 1924–1944 |
| Labels | Victor, Radiex, Harmony |
Musical artist
John Senator Marvin (July 11, 1897 – December 10, 1944) was an early American recording artist and musician, starting in 1924 and covering a twenty-year period for many record labels.
Early years
Born in Butler, Oklahoma Territory in 1897, Marvin ran away from home at age 16.[1] He served in the US Navy during World War I. After returning home, he went on the road as a vaudeville performer.
His first solo ukulele recording, "You know Me Alabam'", was in 1924 on the Radiex label under the name Johnny Marvin.[2] He was an early adapter of the Martin Tiple style uku