Marvin Gaye - Wikipedia
WEBMarvin Gaye. Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. ( né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) [2] was an American 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".
Marvin Gaye - Death, Father & Songs - Biography
WEBApr 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. Updated: Apr 19, 2021. Photo: NBCU Photo...
Marvin Gaye's 10 greatest songs ever, ranked - Smooth
WEBJan 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.
Marvin Gaye | Biography, Songs, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 22, 2024 · Marvin Gaye, American soul singer-songwriter-producer who, to a large extent, ushered in the era of artist-controlled popular music of the 1970s. Among his hit songs were ‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine,’ ‘Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,’ ‘What’s Going On,’ ‘Let’s Get It On,’ and ‘Sexual Healing.’.
About - Marvin Gaye
WEBMarvin 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.
What’s Going On at 50: Marvin Gaye’s masterpiece is still so true …
WEBMay 20, 2021 · After a decade of polished pop hits, Gaye, now in his early 30s, revealed there was a lot on his mind: the outrage of the war in Vietnam (What’s Happening Brother?); the strangulation of the...
The Best of Marvin Gaye - YouTube Music
WEBPlaylist • Marvin Gaye • 2024. 179K views • 44 tracks • 3 hours, 4 minutes The essential Marvin Gaye tracks are streaming now in this Best of Marvin Gaye playlist! Celebrating the 50th...
The 100 greatest UK No 1s: No 10, Marvin Gaye - The Guardian
WEBMay 25, 2020 · The 100 greatest UK No 1 singles Marvin Gaye. This article is more than 3 years old. The 100 greatest UK No 1s: No 10, Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through the Grapevine. A heady mix of loss,...
Marvin Gaye, 30 years on | Music | The Guardian
WEBTue 1 Apr 2014 05.18 EDT. On 1 April 1984, soul singer Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father, Marvin Gay Sr, a day shy of his 45th birthday. Gaye was one of the biggest names in the Motown...
Marvin Gaye | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
WEBMARVIN GAYE. < Class of 1987. All Inductees > YEAR. 1987. INDUCTED BY. Ashford & Simpson. CATEGORY. Performers. 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 …
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