Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) [1] was an American R&B and soul singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer.

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 …

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.

Aug 20, 2025 · Marvin Gaye, soul singer, songwriter, and musician, in Los Angeles. “My husband never wanted Marvin,” the singer’s mother, Alberta, told a biographer. “And he never liked him. He used to …

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 …

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The group was led by Harvey Fuqua, who introduced Gaye to Motown founder Berry Gordy, who eventually signed him to the label. At Motown he also recorded duets with Mary Wells, Kim Weston …

Marvin Gaye broke the rules. Sure, Berry Gordy Jr set them, and sometimes – in the 1960s, often – the singer fell into line. But the enigmatic and headstrong “Prince of Motown” constantly sought to chart …

Dec 6, 2024 · Marvin Gaye was a legendary singer whose career spanned from the 1960s to the early 1980s, marked by his soulful music and tumultuous personal life, including marriages and a tragic …

Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.) (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, record producer and performer who gained international fame as …