Marv Johnson

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Marv Johnson

Marv Johnson is an American R&B/Soul Singer who rose to fame via his first hit single, "Come To Me"

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Marv Johnson or "Marvin Earl Johnson" in real life was born on October 15, 1938 at Detroit, Michigan. His career began by joining a doo-wop group named, "The Serenaders" in the middle of 50's. He formed a partnership with Motown CEO "Berry Gordy" on 1958. Berry produces the first hit single, "Come To Me" in May 1959. His next singles, "You Got What It Takes" chartered #7 in 1960 and "I'll Pick A Rose For My Rose" in 1969. Other singles, "I Love The Way You Love", "Ain't Gonna Be That Way" and "I Miss You Baby" reached the top 75 UK Charts. After two decades of performing, Marc had toured with the "Sounds of Motown" package. He also teamed up with Carolyn Gill in the single, "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" in 1987. Marv died of stroke on May 16, 1993 at the age of 54.

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