Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye (he added the 'e' as a young man), was an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range, who achieved major success in the 1960s and 1970s as an artist for the Motown Records label. He was shot dead by his father on April 1, 1984.
Starting his career as a member of the doo-wop group The Moonglows in the late 1950s,...
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Date of birth:
- Apr 2, 1939
Date of death:
- Apr 1, 1984 (age 45 years)
Place of birth:
Musical Genres:
- Motown Sound ,
- Funk ,
- Pop music ,
- Reggae ,
- Rhythm and blues ,
- Soul music ,
- Quiet storm ,
- Psychedelic soul ,
- Doo-wop ,
- Rock music
Also known as:
- MarvinGaye,
- Gaye, Marvin,
- Marvin' Gaye,
- Marvin Gay,
- Marvine Gaye,
- Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.,
- Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell,
- Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.
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