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Hank Marvin

Hank Marvin

Hank Brian Marvin, born Brian Robson Rankin, is an English multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter. He is best known as the lead guitarist for the Shadows, a group which primarily performed instrumentals and was the backing band for Cliff Richard.

Known for

The Shadows At Sixty
2020 • Self
Buddy Holly: Rave On
Buddy Holly: Rave On
2017 • Self
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
2014 • Self
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
2014 • Self
Cliff and the Shadows: The Final Reunion
Cliff and the Shadows: The Final Reunion
2009 • Self - lead guitar
Cliff Richard and The Shadows - The Final Reunion
Cliff Richard and The Shadows - The Final Reunion
2009 • Self
The Story of the Yardbirds
The Story of the Yardbirds
2008 • Self
Marty Wilde - Born To Rock 'n' Roll
Marty Wilde - Born To Rock 'n' Roll
2007 • Self

Full filmography

The Shadows - The Final Tour
The Shadows - The Final Tour
2004 • Self - lead guitar
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Bottom Mindless Violence
Bottom Mindless Violence
2004 • Himself (archive footage)
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Guitar
Guitar
1991 • Self
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Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers
1966 • Hank - The Shadows
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Rhythm 'n' Greens
Rhythm 'n' Greens
1964 • Self - The Shadows
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Wonderful Life
Wonderful Life
1964 • Hank - The Shadows
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Wonderful to Be Young!
Wonderful to Be Young!
1961 • Self - The Shadows (lead guitar)
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Expresso Bongo
Expresso Bongo
1959 • Lead Guitarist
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Hank Marvin – Biography, Known For & Filmography