Marvin Gaye

Summary

Marvin Gaye is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Washington, D.C.^[2]. He was born on April 2, 1939^[3]. He died in Los Angeles^[4]. He died on April 1, 1984^[5]. He worked as a singer^[6], singer-songwriter^[7], pianist^[8], and songwriter^[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Washington, D.C.^[2], Marvin Gaye…
• Marvin Gaye passed away in Los Angeles^[4].
• Marvin Gaye was born on April 2, 1939^[3].
• Marvin Gaye died on April 1, 1984^[5].
• Marvin Gaye's father was Marvin Gey (cabro)^[11].
• Marvin Gaye's mother was Alberta Gey^[12].
• Marvin Gaye was married to Anna Gordy Gaye^[13].
• A child of Marvin Gaye was Nona Gaye^[14].
• A child of Marvin Gaye was Marvin Gaye III^[15].
• Marvin Gaye held citizenship in United States^[16].
• Marvin Gaye is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[17].
• Marvin Gaye worked as a singer^[6].
• Marvin Gaye worked as a singer-songwriter^[7].
• Marvin Gaye's professions included pianist^[8].
• Marvin Gaye worked as a songwriter^[9].
• Marvin Gaye's education included a stint at William Syphax School^[18].
• Marvin Gaye's education included a stint at Randall Junior High School^[19].
• Marvin Gaye was educated at Spingarn High School^[20].
• Marvin Gaye's education included a stint at Cardozo Education Campus^[21].
• Marvin Gaye received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[22].
• Marvin Gaye received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23].
• Marvin Gaye received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[24].
• Marvin Gaye was a member of The Funk Brothers^[25].
• Marvin Gaye's religion is recorded as Pentecostalism^[26].
• Marvin Gaye was influenced by Nat King Cole^[27].

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Origins and Family

Marvin Gaye's place of birth was Washington, D.C.^[2]. He was born on April 2, 1939^[3]. His father was Marvin Gey (cabro)^[11]. His mother was Alberta Gey^[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[17].

Education

Educated at William Syphax School^[18], a school building^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1901^[30]; Randall Junior High School^[19], a secondary school^[31], in United States^[32]; Spingarn High School^[20], a high school^[33], in United States^[34], founded in 1952^[35]; and Cardozo Education Campus^[21], a high school^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1928^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[6], singer-songwriter^[7], pianist^[8], and songwriter^[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[22], a lifetime achievement award^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1962^[41]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23], a commemorative plaque^[42], in United States^[43]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[24], a music museum^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1983^[46].

Personal Life

Among Marvin Gaye's spouses was Anna Gordy Gaye^[13]. Children include Nona Gaye^[14], a model^[47], b. 1974^[48], of United States^[49] and Marvin Gaye III^[15], b. 1965^[50]. His religion is recorded as Pentecostalism^[26].

Death and Burial

Marvin Gaye died on April 1, 1984^[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles^[4].

Why It Matters

Marvin Gaye has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[51]

He has been cited as an influence by Michael Bolton^[52], a film producer^[53], b. 1953^[54], of United States^[55], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor^[56]; The Police^[57], a rock band^[58], founded in 1977^[59]; Lenny Kravitz^[60], a singer^[61], b. 1964^[62], of United States^[63], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[64]; Toshinobu Kubota^[65], a singer-songwriter^[66], b. 1962^[67], of Japan^[68]; Lionel Richie^[69], a singer^[70], b. 1949^[71], of United States^[72], awarded the Humanitarian of the Year^[73]; and Doc Gynéco^[74], a rapper^[75], b. 1974^[76], of France^[77], awarded the Victory of the album of urban musics^[78].

FAQs

Where was Marvin Gaye born?

Marvin Gaye's place of birth was Washington, D.C.^[2].

Where did Marvin Gaye die?

Marvin Gaye passed away in Los Angeles^[4].

Who were Marvin Gaye's parents?

Marvin Gaye's father was Marvin Gey (cabro)^[11]. Marvin Gaye's mother was Alberta Gey^[12].

Who was Marvin Gaye married to?

Marvin Gaye's spouses include Anna Gordy Gaye^[13].

What did Marvin Gaye do for work?

Marvin Gaye worked as singer^[6], singer-songwriter^[7], pianist^[8], and songwriter^[9].

Where did Marvin Gaye go to school?

Marvin Gaye was educated at William Syphax School^[18], Randall Junior High School^[19], Spingarn High School^[20], and Cardozo Education Campus^[21].

What awards did Marvin Gaye receive?

Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[24].

Who did Marvin Gaye influence?

Marvin Gaye has been cited as an influence by Michael Bolton^[52], The Police^[57], Lenny Kravitz^[60], and Toshinobu Kubota^[65].