Marvin Tarplin

American guitarist and songwriter.

Born on June 13, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

Died on September 30, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

He started his career as guitarist of The Primettes, later [a=The Supremes].

Long time associate of [a=Smokey Robinson] and very active musician in [l33859] label.

He departed the ranks of the [a=The Miracles] in 1973, and was replaced by [a=Donald Griffin], brother of [a=Billy Griffin].