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Hank Marvin

uncredited writer, Beat Instrumental, July 1970

ON THE POPULARITY polls, instrumentalists come and go. Jet Harris, one-time bass player with the Shadows, used to win – especially when he broke away and duetted with Tony Meehan. And Mr Acker Bilk scored with his clarinet. And Duane Eddy twanged away with a few trophies.

Total word count of piece: 1359

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