Marvin Gaye
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Summary
Marvin Gaye was born on April 2, 1939[1], in Washington, D.C.[2]. He died on April 1, 1984[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and soul musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191,865 views/month, #1,007 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Glendale[11]
- Father: Marvin Gey (cabro)[12]
- Mother: Alberta Gey[13]
- Spouse: Anna Gordy Gaye[14]
- Child: Nona Gaye[15], Marvin Gaye III[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[18]
- Occupation: composer[19], author[20], musician[21]
- Educated at: William Syphax School[22], Randall Junior High School[23], Spingarn High School[24], Cardozo Education Campus[25]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[28]
- Member of: The Funk Brothers[29]
- Religion or worldview: Pentecostalism[30]
- Influenced by: Nat King Cole[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Genre: soul[33], pop music[34], rhythm and blues[35], funk[36]
- Record label: Motown[37], Columbia Records[38]
- Discography: Marvin Gaye discography[39]
- Commons category: Marvin Gaye[40]
- Voice type: tenor[41]
- Family name: Gaye[42]
- Given name: Marvin[43], Pentz[44]
- Pseudonym: Marvin Gaye[45]
- Significant event: death of Marvin Gaye[46]
- Official website: http://www.marvingaye.net/[47], https://www.marvingaye.net/[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Marvin Gaye[49]
Product Details
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: US[51]
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Began / founded: 1939-04-02[52]
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Ended / dissolved: 1984-04-01[53]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, funk, motown, pop soul, progressive soul, smooth soul, soul[54]
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Community tags: contemporary r&b, funk, motown, pop soul, progressive soul, rhythm & blues, smooth soul, soul[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: afdb7919-059d-43c1-b668-ba1d265e7e42[56]
Why It Matters
Marvin Gaye has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Lenny Kravitz[59], a guitarist[60], b. 1964[61], of United States[62], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[63]; Lionel Richie[64], a singer[65], b. 1949[66], of United States[67], awarded the Humanitarian of the Year[68]; Seal[69], a singer-songwriter[70], b. 1963[71], of United Kingdom[72], awarded the Grammy Award for Song of the Year[73]; The Police[74], a rock band[75], founded in 1977[76]; Maroon 5[77], a musical group[78], founded in 1994[79]; and Michael Bolton[80], a film producer[81], b. 1953[82], of United States[83], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[84].
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)[12]. Marvin Gaye's mother was Alberta Gey[13].
Who was Marvin Gaye married to?
Marvin Gaye's spouses include Anna Gordy Gaye[14].
What did Marvin Gaye do for work?
Marvin Gaye worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and soul musician[9].
Where did Marvin Gaye go to school?
Marvin Gaye was educated at William Syphax School[22], Randall Junior High School[23], Spingarn High School[24], and Cardozo Education Campus[25].
What awards did Marvin Gaye receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[28].
Who did Marvin Gaye influence?
Marvin Gaye has been cited as an influence by Lenny Kravitz[59], Lionel Richie[64], Seal[69], and The Police[74].