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Apr 22, 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. Beyond his great popularity, his impact on artists of his generations and generations to come is enormous.
26,320,797 views. 252K. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is an R&B/soul song written by Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson in 1966 for the Tamla Motown lab...
May 21, 2021 · May 21, 20215:04 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. 7-Minute Listen. Playlist. Marvin Gaye released his landmark album What's Going On 50 years ago today. We hear from artists and activists who...
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.
Curtis Mayfield. New recommendations. Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. was an American singer, songwriter and musician. He helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session...
May 7, 2008 · 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 parents, older sister Jeanne,...