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 ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,447 views/month, #1,007 of 1,000,298).^[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].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1939-04-02^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1984-04-01^[31]

• Genre(s): contemporary r&b, funk, motown, pop soul, progressive soul, smooth soul, soul^[32]

• Community tags: contemporary r&b, funk, motown, pop soul, progressive soul, rhythm & blues, smooth soul, soul^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: afdb7919-059d-43c1-b668-ba1d265e7e42^[34]

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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^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1901^[37]; Randall Junior High School^[19], a secondary school^[38], in United States^[39]; Spingarn High School^[20], a high school^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1952^[42]; and Cardozo Education Campus^[21], a high school^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1928^[45].

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^[46], in United States^[47], founded in 1962^[48]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23], a commemorative plaque^[49], in United States^[50]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[24], a music museum^[51], in United States^[52], founded in 1983^[53].

Personal Life

Among Marvin Gaye's spouses was Anna Gordy Gaye^[13]. Children include Nona Gaye^[14], a model^[54], b. 1974^[55], of United States^[56] and Marvin Gaye III^[15], b. 1965^[57]. 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 ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,447 views/month, #1,007 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[58] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[59]

He has been cited as an influence by Lionel Richie^[60], a singer^[61], b. 1949^[62], of United States^[63], awarded the Humanitarian of the Year^[64]; Lenny Kravitz^[65], a singer^[66], b. 1964^[67], of United States^[68], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[69]; Seal^[70], a singer-songwriter^[71], b. 1963^[72], of United Kingdom^[73], awarded the Grammy Award for Song of the Year^[74]; The Police^[75], a rock band^[76], founded in 1977^[77]; Maroon 5^[78], a musical group^[79], founded in 1994^[80]; and Michael Bolton^[81], a film producer^[82], b. 1953^[83], of United States^[84], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor^[85].

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 Lionel Richie^[60], Lenny Kravitz^[65], Seal^[70], and The Police^[75].