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Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye (1939–1984) was an American singer, singer-songwriter and pianist.

Also recorded as Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.; Marvin P. Gaye.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.

Also worked under the name Marvin Gaye.

Born at Washington, D.C. in 1939, died at Los Angeles in 1984.

In detail

Marvin Gaye studied at William Syphax School, Randall Junior High School and Spingarn High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are soul, pop music, rhythm and blues and funk. Nat King Cole is recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of The Funk Brothers.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Marvin Gaye”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q189758: Marvin Gaye

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