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Marvin Pentz Gaye (né Gay Jr.; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and musician.
On April 1, 1984, American musician Marvin Gaye, who gained worldwide fame for his work with Motown Records, was shot and killed on the day before his 45th birthday by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., at their house in the Western Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Apr 2, 2014 · Marvin Gaye was a soul singer-songwriter with Motown in the 1960s and 1970s. He produced his own records and often addressed controversial themes.
Gaye's personal life, mainly documented in the biography, Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye, included his faith; child abuse by his father; personal relationships with his two wives, friends, and girlfriends; and bouts of depression and drug abuse.
May 15, 2021 · On May 21, Marvin Gaye's 1971 album hits the half-century mark — and it's as timely as it's ever been.
Marvin Gaye was a major force in twentieth century music—a singer of rare sensitivity, a versatile pianist, expert drummer, writer of startling originality and producer capable of seamlessly integrating a multitude of melodic strands.
Sep 13, 2019 · Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (Official Video 2019) - YouTube. 1.04M subscribers. Subscribed. 128K. 11M views 4 years ago #MarvinGaye #WhatsGoingOn. “What’s Going On” (Deluxe Edition/50th...
Marvin Gaye sang to survive. Gaye’s singing nurtured the soul—both the audience’s and his own. He used his honeyed tenor to explore sexuality and social issues on such sprawling concept albums as the intensely exploratory What’s Going On.
May 21, 2021 · Marvin Gaye released his landmark album What's Going On 50 years ago today. We hear from artists and activists who were deeply inspired by the album's music and its messages.
Marvin Gaye is different, different for one simple reason: he had an immense talent, not just as a singer but also as a songwriter that set him on a higher plane, as well as a social conscience that advocated change.
