Marvin and Tamara

Marvin and Tamara
Origin United Kingdom
Genres Pop
Years active 1999–2000
Labels Epic
Past members Marvin Simmonds
Tamara Nicole Bentham[1]

Marvin and Tamara were a duo from the United Kingdom who were active from 1999 to 2000. Their first single, "Groove Machine", peaked at #11 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1999.[1] The track was played on UK radio stations, and became one of the more popular UK summer songs of 1999. However, their success was short-lived when in January 2000, their second single, "North, South, East, West", only reached #38.[1] They were subsequently dropped by their record label, Epic.

Marvin and Tamara were known for supporting Steps on their 'The Next Step Live' tour.

Marvin now works as a Recruitment Consultant and featured in the line up on an episode of BBC comedy show Never Mind the Buzzcocks (Series 27 Episode 8, first aired on 11 November 2013). During this episode, host Michael Bolton was wrongly informed (by Marvin) that Marvin was a financial advisor.[2]

Single discography

First released Title UK Singles Chart[1]
12 July 1999 "Groove Machine" #11
13 December 1999 "North, South, East, West" #38

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 353. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ↑ "Never Mind the Buzzcocks". 27. 31 October 2014. Dave.