Marvin Tarplin,
guitarist with Smokey Robinson and The Miracles and co-writer of such
Motown tunes as "The Tracks Of My Tears," "Goin' To A Go-Go," "Ain't
That Peculiar," "I'll Be Doggone" and "Being With You", died Thursday
(September 29, 2011) in Las Vegas at the age of 70. The cause of death has not
been revealed. Marv started out playing for the Primettes, who became
the Supremes, but Smokey liked his sound and made him a member of the
Miracles in 1958. He played with the group until 1973 but continued to
play with the now-solo Smokey until 2008.
