Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr., better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer-songwriter and instrumentalist with a three-octave vocal range. Starting as a member of the doo-wop group The Moonglows in the late fifties, he ventured into a solo career after the group disbanded in 1960 signing with the Tamla subsidiary of Motown Records. After starting off as a session drummer, Gaye ranked as the label's t...
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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
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- MarvinGaye,
- Gaye, Marvin,
- Marvin' Gaye,
- Marvin Gay,
- Marvine Gaye,
- Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.
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