Junior Murvin

Guitarist

Birthday May 3, 1947

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Jamaica

Age 77 years old

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About

Jamaican-born guitarist who played with Bob Marley in the late 1970s and who has worked as a prolific session musician.

Before Fame

His first recordings came out under the name Junior Soul, the first relatively successful one was called "Solomon."

Trivia

He stayed with the Wailers past Bob Marley's death, writing and producing many of their hits.

Family Life

He grew up around the slums of Jamaica's capital, Kingston.

Associated With

He was on stage with Stevie Wonder the day when Bob Marley invited Murvin to join The Wailers.