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Influenced by such great songwriters as Simon & Garfunkel, Lennon and McCartney, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and certainly Young, the duo of Ken Marvin and Brian Gentry, both from Kentucky, have been writing and recording together since the early 1980s. It was the discovery by Dan Peek of the band America that would lead to a collaboration of the duo’s next four recordings and the formation of the folk-rock band Peace. Peek, which had a string of hits with America, found in Marvin & Gentry a kindred spirit and recorded two of their songs on his solo record titled Crossover. The hit song "I Will Not Be Silent" went on to make Peek’s Greatest Hits cd.

Marvin & Gentry won the Runner Up Award for Best Group/Duo with Wishful Thinking at the 11th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) in 2015.

Their latest project, Soul Survivor, focuses on lyrical transparency and tight melodies/harmony.

What others are saying about Soul Survivor:

"Fine album, guys! The harmonies and guitar are superb—takes me back to when acoustic groups with these kinds of harmonies were huge. Many thanks for staying true to your music and producing something you (and lots of us boomers) love. 'Meet Me in Vancouver Tonight' is my favorite - it's addicting!" —Dave (Lakewood, Colorado)

"Just received your new CD and once again I am knocked out by the music of
Marvin and Gentry. I understand why Dan was proud of your music."—Tom (Oxford, England)

"Hey guys, Sent a message earlier this week, but if you didn't get it, this is to say that the new CD is fabulous. Enjoying it immensely."—Mare (Wisconsin)

"Wow!!!! The new cd arrived today! I have played it several times already. It is a fabulous collection of tunes. Often when one buys an album you hope for 3 or 4 good tracks but this one is just full with one gem after another."—John (Sunshine Coast, British Columbia)

"Wanted you to know that I downloaded Soul Survivor last night and have been listening to it all morning. LOVE - absolutely love -'Thinkin’ About You,' 'Bluebird,' and 'Postcard/Vancouver.' But the whole thing is tremendous. It’s great to have a new album."—Jeff (Chicago, IL)