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Marvin Jerome Yancy (May 31, 1950 – March 22, 1985) was an American gospel musician, pastor and Grammy -winning record producer, and former pastor of Fountain of Life Baptist Church. He started his music career, in 1971, with The Independents, who were an American R&B vocal group.
Sep 22, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Marvin Yancy, a Chicago-born pastor and songwriter who cowrote several hits for Natalie Cole and other artists. He died at 34 in 1985, leaving behind a solo gospel album and three children.
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Mar 27, 1985 · CHICAGO — The Rev. Marvin J. Yancy, who produced three Grammy-winning records for his former wife, Natalie Cole, died here last Friday. He was 34 and suffered a heart attack. A local pastor,...
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Marvin Jerome Yancy. Profile: A Chicago based producer, songwriter and musician who married Natalie Cole (daughter of Nat King Cole) in 1976, fathered a son with her then divorced. Yancy then pastored his late father's church and recorded a handful of gospel albums, until 1985 when he suffered a fatal heart attack at age 34.
Oct 17, 1995 · The Best of Marvin Yancy by Marvin Yancy released in 1995. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.