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Marvin Pentz Gaye ( né Gay Jr.; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) [1] was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and musician. He helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of successes, which earned him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".
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.
American music artist Marvin Gaye released 25 studio albums, four live albums, one soundtrack album, 24 compilation albums, and 83 singles. In 1961 Gaye signed a recording contract with Tamla Records, owned by Motown. The first release under the label was The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye.
May 27, 2024 · Marvin Gaye (born April 2, 1939, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died April 1, 1984, Los Angeles, California) was an American soul singer-songwriter-producer who, to a large extent, ushered in the era of artist-controlled popular music of the 1970s.
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.
Marvin Gaye was one of the most consistent and enigmatic of the Motown hitmakers, with a career that exemplified the maturation of black pop into a sophisticated form spanning social and...
Monumentally influential soul/R&B vocalist whose music incorporated socio-political issues, atmospheric arrangements, and unified album themes. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1980s. Born. April 2, 1939 in Washington, D.C. Died. April 1, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre. R&B. Styles.
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.
May 7, 2008 · Marvin Gaye’s life and career timeline. May 7, 2008. On April 2, Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. is born to Alberta & Marvin Pentz Gay in Washington D.C. at Freedman's Hospital. Marvin grows up with his...
Jan 11, 2021 · Marvin Gaye was one of the greatest singers of all time, who recorded some of the finest ever soul songs in a short period of time. Taken far too soon, Marvin Gaye's music took on various styles, from uplifting duets to heartbreaking ballads to socially-conscious anthems.
