A blues legend has died. Marvin Sease passed away today, February 8, 2011.
An official cause of death has not yet been released but several bloggers are saying he had pneumonia.
In eight more days, he would have celebrated his 65th birthday.
Marvin started his career singing with the Five Gospel Crowns in Charleston, South Carolina.
Soon after turning 20, he went to New York and joined up with a group called the Gospel Crowns.
After performing in the gospel circuit, Marvin decided to start an R&B group. He gathered his three brothers and built Sease.
He performed throughout the blues festival and blues club circuits.
His explicit lyrics were a turn from his gospel roots, but they gained him a huge following and much fame.
In 1986, Marvin released an independent album titled “Marvin Sease” and it featured his very popular song Ghetto Man.
Hear Marvin Sease sing Ghetto Man.
He got his big break by signing with Polygram
Candy Licker was the song that propelled Marvin to stardom.
The lyrics were explicit and the song receiver very little airplay.
Still, the song was successful through word of mouth, jukebox play and live performances.
Ever since, Marvin has been recording and playing blues festivals and clubs ever since and has a cult-like following.
Marvin Sease was scheduled to appear at several blues festivals this month including Greensboro and Cleveland.
RIP, Marvin.
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MARVIN YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. WE LOVE YOU. R.I.P.
I loved Marvin Sease -- the man and his music! The range of his voice, the gentleness of his spirit and the love he had for his fans and his music, will live in every person who was lucky enough to ever see him perform and hear his music. He never acquired the fame that was due him, but he will be remembered as one of the true masters of his craft! He loved and respected his fans, women, the "BLUES" and God! I know God must have needed Marvin, but our world here on earth will be a little dimmer, sadder and lonely with you! I LOVE YOU MARVIN -- your smile, your voice, your humanity is with me and inside me forever! Now you will recieve the fame from GOD that you have earned! Rest well......Darling........
May god bless him, watch marvin video here http://www.susanto.me/marvin-sease.html/
I love you Marvin! Rest in peace
The classic stars from the 60', 70's, and 80's are entering that stage of life where it really is "here today, gone tomorrow". Get braced. R I P, Marvin Sease. You gave us some GREAT times.
Marvin Sease has passed at 64 at: http://marvin-sease-died.notlong.com
This is a man that really gives his all everywhere performs and you are never leave without enjoying his concerts, i love his music i am going to miss you MARVIN SEASE RIP..........
Marvin you will bee truly truly miss I love all your music, listening to your music brightens my day when Im down. I Love you Marvin and I will miss you forever I will never forget you.
God bless your family in this time of need and you will truly be missed but never forgotten
This is sooooo crazy. I've been a long admirer of his music and just a week ago, I changed my picture over on Facebook to his and gave myself the name Backdoor Jody in his honor. I was going to change everything back to normal shortly, but I'm certainly going to keep it up longer now. RIP Marvin
I send my sympathy to the family. He will be greatly missed.
My prayers are with his family. So sorry to hear that he passed away.I love his music have loved it for years. RIP MARVIN SEASE
Your music was great and behind the scene, you had a big heart and you gave to those that you love. May God bless your soul and strengthen your loved ones during these times!
I'm a young guy, but I grew up listening to this man. Great artist. Thanks for the music. R.I.P. Marvin Sease. Gone On, but your music lives on.
you willl be missed Marvin and licking want be the same without you bring us new song for entertainment RSP
you willl be missed Marvin and licking want be the same without you bring us new song for entertainment RSP
Marvin you will be missed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDE-azJaybQ
Ghetto Man, Candy L@!ker, and Backdoor Jody...just to name a few!! OMG...you will be truly missed but your music will live on!! My whole family loves your music...young and old!! God Bless the Sease family...may your all find strength and just remember his beautiful lyrics and smile!
I remember it was 1997 i was listening to the radio and i heard a song called "lets make it right" I called up the the station and they told me the artist name is Marvin Sease. The next day i went out and bought the cd (i was only 24 yrs old) and let me tell you ive been hooked ever since. R I P Marvin you will truly be missed.
When I first heard the song Candy L at my 10 year class reunion I thought who in the world make a song like that? Of course now that I have been out of school for almost 35 yrs total , I say to myself that song is kinda cool saying that to say this when you are young somethings you don't understand but when you get older it makes all the sense in the world. RIP Marvin Sease enjoyed all your concerts and cds...
Marvin with much love you will be missed. One day I will see you again!!!!!! Love always
marvin was one of my main r&b blues singer.he was one of the best.heaven is gonna recieve a great blues singer.we,re gonna miss you my man.god bless your family
I WILL MISS YOU AT THE DESOTO CIVIC CENTER BLUES CENTER
FOR THE MEMPHIS BLUES SHOW MARVIN WAS ONE OF THE BEST
i will miss you and i always be watching your dvd and listening to your music you are the best blues singer nobody can dance or do your moves like you can rip marvin you will be truely be miss.
I met Marvin Sease about two years ago at a concert and took a picture with him. He was very sweet and I love his music and will miss him very much.RIP MARVIN.
marvin sease will always be my heart i will always mess you marvin sease rest in peace i just cant believe you are gone so soon
any body want his concert tape and want a copy email me willie5001
@aol.com and i will sell you a copy this is the only one
i was in a halfway house with marvin back in 1994,in camden n.j.,where i got to know him,,the entertainment world is a lesser place without him,,i just stumbbled on to the news today 3-13 -11... i am so saddened by his death. REST IN PEASE MARVIN,,,your music will live on
I loved Marvin Sease -- the man and his music! The range of his voice, the gentleness of his spirit and the love he had for his fans and his music, will live in every person who was lucky enough to ever see him perform and hear his music. He never acquired the fame that was due him, but he will be remembered as one of the true masters of his craft! He loved and respected his fans, women, the "BLUES" and God! I know God must have needed Marvin, but our world here on earth will be a little dimmer, sadder and lonely without you! I LOVE YOU MARVIN -- your smile, your voice, your humanity is with me and inside me forever! Now you will recieve the fame from GOD that you have so rightly earned and deserve! Rest wel My "Darling"........
I loved Marvin Sease -- the man and his music! The range of his voice, the gentleness of his spirit and the love he had for his fans and his music, will live in every person who was lucky enough to ever see him perform and hear his music. He never acquired the fame that was due to him, but he will be remembered as one of the true masters of his craft! He loved and respected his fans, women, the "BLUES" and God! I know God must have needed Marvin, but our world here on earth will be a little dimmer, sadder and lonely without you! I LOVE YOU MARVIN -- your smile, your voice, your humanity is with me and inside me forever! Now you will receive the fame from GOD that you have rightly earned and deserve! Rest well......Darling........ "Gone On" too, too soon. If only "we could live our lives over again", as you say in your song.
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