Marvin has also been associated with Gass,[1] Keef Hartley Band, Toots & the Maytals and Steve Winwood.

Born in Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica, Marvin moved to London as a child, where his love of both acting and music was nurtured.

Meanwhile, Marvin served his musical apprenticeship in the United States by playing with those including T-Bone Walker and Ike & Tina Turner.

Back in England, he played with bands such as Herbie Goins & the Nighttimers, Blue Ace Unit and White Rabbit.

In 1997, Marvin left The Wailers Band and relocated to Brazil, where he formed a short-lived group, Batuka.