Hank Marvin

About Hank Marvin

Guitarist and frontman for The Shadows, a British pop band. In addition, he has explored a solo career.

Hank Marvin before fame

He grew up playing the piano and banjo before picking up the guitar after first hearing Buddy Holly.

Achievement of Hank Marvin

Brian Robson Rankin is his true name.

Hank Marvin family life

He was born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He has five children with Carole Naylor, whom he married.

Associations of Hank Marvin

The Shadows were originally persuaded by George Harrison of The Beatles to abandon their musical performance and focus on singing, but they refused.

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