Marvin Berry

Chuck Berry's cousin and the guitarist of the 1955 band

Appears in 1955's Back to the Future as Chuck Berry's cousin and the band's guitarist. He injured his hand while playing guitar during the band's performance, enabling Marty to perform in his place.

Trivia

  • Depicted with a musical connection as Chuck Berry's cousin.
  • Character who provides the hint for the song 'Johnny B. Goode'.
  • Injured his hand at the party, creating the opportunity for Marty to play guitar instead.

Alternate names

Marvin Berry Marvin Berry

Tags

Back to the Future Guitarist 1955 Musician Chuck Berry Band Movie Character

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young Black male from 1955. Distinctive for his appearance playing the guitar as a band member.
Iconic items
  • Electric guitar

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cooperative
Detailed personality
A guitarist who loves music and has a connection to his relative Chuck Berry. He took action without hesitation to injure himself so that Marty could play guitar instead to help with the band's performance. Has a warm personality.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Cooperative
  • Music lover
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Reliable
Talents
  • Guitar playing
  • Sense of rhythm
  • Band performance ability
Skills
  • Stage performance
  • Improvisational playing
Motivation
To succeed in band activities and spread Chuck Berry's music.
Music
Rock 'n' roll, Chuck Berry's songs, Johnny B. Goode
Hobbies
Guitar playing, Live performances

History

Backstory
As Chuck Berry's cousin involved in music, in 1955 when Marty time-traveled to the past, he served as the guitarist in Marvin's band. He injured his hand at the party, and Marty became the substitute guitarist, fulfilling an important role.
Debut date
July 3, 1985
Work title
Back to the Future
Media type
Movie

Performance at the 1955 Enchantment Under the Sea Dance

Significant event
Performance at the 1955 Enchantment Under the Sea Dance
Description
As the band's guitarist, he injured his hand during the performance, allowing Marty to play guitar instead. This allowed Marty to influence history.

Phone call to Chuck Berry

Significant event
Phone call to Chuck Berry
Description
Marty played 'Johnny B. Goode' and let Chuck Berry hear the sound over the phone, which is said to have given him inspiration for the new song.

Relationships

Chuck Berry

Cousin

Cousin with a musical connection.

The Starlighters

The Starlighters: guitarist

Media appearances

Back to the Future Part 1

Movie / Supporting

1985

Voice cast and creators

Harry Waters Jr.

Voice actor
Harry Waters Jr.
Language
English
Version or series
Theatrical Part 1

Shigezō Sasaoka

Voice actor
Shigezō Sasaoka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Asahi version Part 1

Robert Zemeckis

Creator name
Robert Zemeckis
Role
Original author

Bob Gale

Creator name
Bob Gale
Role
Original author

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