The Marvels (band)

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The Marvels
GenresReggae
Past membersAlex "Dimples" Hinds
Cornell "Ornell" Hinds
Eddie Smith

The Marvels were a UK-based reggae group active between 1962 and 1982. Originally active in Jamaica, Alex "Dimples" Hinds and Cornell "Ornell" Hinds and Eddie Smith formed their group in the UK.[1] It specializes in Doo-wop harmonies.[2] Dimples and Ornell Hinds are married to each other.[2] After the group was disbanded, Dimples and his daughter Donna Hinds become DJs on London reggae station RJR (98.3 FM).[2]

References[]

  1. ^ The Encyclopedia of Popular Music: Kollington - Morphine The Marvels
    - Pace, page 281 (1992) - "Donna's parents, Dimples and Cornell Hinds belong to one of the UK's foremost reggae/rhythm-and-blues group, The Marvels."
    - Lloyd Bradley, This is Reggae Music: The Story of Jamaica's Music, page 125 0802138284 2001 "Among his regular vocalists were Dandy Livingstone and Tito Simon (often billed as Sugar & Dandy) and the Marvels, while his 'house band' the Planets was led by Rico Rodriguez, who was supremely grateful for the opportunity to play ska ..."
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Never Too Lateby Donna Hinds". Bandcamp. 2017. Archived from the original on 2020-05-02.
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