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], songwriter^[9], and soul musician^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,967 views/month, #1,007 of 1,000,298).^[11]

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 is buried at Glendale^[12].
• Marvin Gaye's father was Marvin Gey (cabro)^[13].
• Marvin Gaye's mother was Alberta Gey^[14].
• Among Marvin Gaye's spouses was Anna Gordy Gaye^[15].
• A child of Marvin Gaye was Nona Gaye^[16].
• A child of Marvin Gaye was Marvin Gaye III^[17].
• Marvin Gaye held citizenship in United States^[18].
• Marvin Gaye is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[19].
• Marvin Gaye worked as a singer^[6].
• Marvin Gaye's professions included singer-songwriter^[7].
• Marvin Gaye worked as a pianist^[8].
• Marvin Gaye's professions included songwriter^[9].
• Marvin Gaye's professions included soul musician^[10].
• Marvin Gaye worked as a composer^[20].
• Marvin Gaye's education included a stint at William Syphax School^[21].
• Marvin Gaye was educated at Randall Junior High School^[22].
• Marvin Gaye was educated at Spingarn High School^[23].
• Marvin Gaye's education included a stint at Cardozo Education Campus^[24].
• Marvin Gaye received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[25].
• Marvin Gaye received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[26].
• Marvin Gaye received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[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)^[13]. His mother was Alberta Gey^[14]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[19].

Education

Educated at William Syphax School^[21], a school building^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1901^[30]; Randall Junior High School^[22], a secondary school^[31], in United States^[32]; Spingarn High School^[23], a high school^[33], in United States^[34], founded in 1952^[35]; and Cardozo Education Campus^[24], 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], songwriter^[9], soul musician^[10], and composer^[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[25], a lifetime achievement award^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1962^[41]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[26], a commemorative plaque^[42], in United States^[43]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[27], a music museum^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1983^[46].

Personal Life

Among Marvin Gaye's spouses was Anna Gordy Gaye^[15]. Children include Nona Gaye^[16], a model^[47], b. 1974^[48], of United States^[49] and Marvin Gaye III^[17], b. 1965^[50]. His religion is recorded as Pentecostalism^[51].

Death and Burial

Marvin Gaye died on April 1, 1984^[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles^[4]. Burial took place at Glendale^[12].

Why It Matters

Marvin Gaye ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,967 views/month, #1,007 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

He has been cited as an influence by Lionel Richie^[54], a singer^[55], b. 1949^[56], of United States^[57], awarded the Humanitarian of the Year^[58]; Lenny Kravitz^[59], a singer^[60], b. 1964^[61], of United States^[62], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[63]; The Police^[64], a rock band^[65], founded in 1977^[66]; Seal^[67], a singer-songwriter^[68], b. 1963^[69], of United Kingdom^[70], awarded the Grammy Award for Song of the Year^[71]; Michael Bolton^[72], a film producer^[73], b. 1953^[74], of United States^[75], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor^[76]; and Living Colour^[77], a musical group^[78], founded in 1984^[79].

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)^[13]. Marvin Gaye's mother was Alberta Gey^[14].

Who was Marvin Gaye married to?

Marvin Gaye's spouses include Anna Gordy Gaye^[15].

What did Marvin Gaye do for work?

Marvin Gaye worked as singer^[6], singer-songwriter^[7], pianist^[8], songwriter^[9], and soul musician^[10].

Where did Marvin Gaye go to school?

Marvin Gaye was educated at William Syphax School^[21], Randall Junior High School^[22], Spingarn High School^[23], and Cardozo Education Campus^[24].

What awards did Marvin Gaye receive?

Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[26], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[27].

Who did Marvin Gaye influence?

Marvin Gaye has been cited as an influence by Lionel Richie^[54], Lenny Kravitz^[59], The Police^[64], and Seal^[67].