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Marvell Thomas(1941-2017)

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Son of the late Rufus "Walking the Dog" Thomas and brother of soul great Carla Thomas, Marvell has been a mainstay in the Memphis music scene for most of his life. He is an outstanding keyboard artist and has appeared on a number of hit records, especially during the glory days of Stax Records. You can sometimes catch him performing on Beale Street, when he's not touring. And catch him if you can. Marvell is a wonderful human being, one of the nicest guys and finest musicians around.
BornAugust 22, 1941
DiedJanuary 23, 2017(75)
BornAugust 22, 1941
DiedJanuary 23, 2017(75)
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Known for

Yûki Kudô and Masatoshi Nagase in Mystery Train (1989)
Mystery Train
7.5
  • Pool Player 1 (Dave) (segment "Lost in Space")
  • 1989
Burt Reynolds, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Bill Goldberg, Terry Crews, Nelly, Lobo Sebastian, Nicholas Turturro, Bob Sapp, Michael Irvin, and Dalip Singh in Mi-temps au mitard (2005)
Mi-temps au mitard
6.4
  • Soundtrack("Give It Up")
  • 2005
The Art of Rap: Something from Nothing (2012)
The Art of Rap: Something from Nothing
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Give It Up")
  • 2012
Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Self

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Actor



  • Mojo Working (1992)
    Mojo Working
    TV Series
    • 1992
  • Yûki Kudô and Masatoshi Nagase in Mystery Train (1989)
    Mystery Train
    7.5
    • Pool Player 1 (Dave) (segment "Lost in Space")
    • 1989

Soundtrack



  • Charlize Theron, Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Brie Larson, Ludacris, Jason Momoa, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, John Cena, Alan Ritchson, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Daniela Melchior in Fast & Furious X (2023)
    Fast & Furious X
    5.7
    • writer: "Give It Up"
    • 2023
  • The Art of Rap: Something from Nothing (2012)
    The Art of Rap: Something from Nothing
    7.1
    • writer: "Give It Up"
    • 2012
  • Burt Reynolds, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Bill Goldberg, Terry Crews, Nelly, Lobo Sebastian, Nicholas Turturro, Bob Sapp, Michael Irvin, and Dalip Singh in Mi-temps au mitard (2005)
    Mi-temps au mitard
    6.4
    • Soundtrack ("Give It Up")
    • 2005
  • The Joyriders
    • producer: "Walk on By" (uncredited)
    • 1975

Personal details

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  • Born
    • August 22, 1941
    • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
  • Died
    • January 23, 2017
    • Memphis, Tennessee, USA(after a brief illness)
  • Spouse
    • Naajee? - January 23, 2017 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Leah Thomas
  • Parents
      Lorene Thomas
  • Relatives
      Vanéese Y. Thomas(Sibling)

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    Son of R&B singer Rufus Thomas, and Lorene Thomas.

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