Marvin, Welch & Farrar (aka MWF) were a 1970s British and Australian popular music group formed by
Hank Marvin and
Bruce Welch, both members of
The Shadows – as a change of direction manoeuvre during 1970 to 1973 – and
John Farrar (ex-
The Strangers). The distinction was that while The Shadows were famous for their instrumental work, Marvin Welch & Farrar were a trio, vocal harmony group. They have been favourably compared to USA folk close harmony group
Crosby Stills Nash and Young (aka CSNY) and
The Hollies.