Marvin, Frankie

Country musician. Born January 27, 1904. Died January 1985. Full name: Frank James Marvin. Early in his career he was a vaudeville performer with his brother Johnny. The Marvin brothers assisted a young Gene Autry at the start of Autry's career. Later Frankie played steel guitar in Autry's band where he became one of the most recognizable components of Autry's sound.

From the description of Oral history interview with Frankie Marvin; 1975 April 1; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green and Johnny Bond. 1975 Apr. 1. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841257