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Marvin Gaye
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Marvin Gaye
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1939-04-02,Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Gender
Male
Biography
Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. was born on April 2, 1939, the second oldest child of domestic worker Alberta Gay and Pentecostalist minister Marvin Gay Sr. From an early age, Gaye took an ardor for singing; he believed that this vocation helped him through his severely troubled youth. Gaye's sister has stated that Gay Sr. beat Marvin often and into his teens. At 17, Gaye became a high school dropout, enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. Disgruntled by the humble labor he had to do, Gaye pretended to have mental illness. The service authorized him a "General Discharge." Gaye returned to the D.C. area and set up a vocal quartet with a friend called The Marquees. Gaye's first vocal recording as a lead singer, "Mama Loocie," was recorded with Harvey and the New Moonglows, which was composed of Harvey Fuqua and members of The Marquees. After the group's dissolution in 1960, Gaye moved to Detroit. Performing at Motown head Berry Gordy's house, Gaye drew Gordy's interest; the ensuing sale of Fuqua's part of Gaye's contract led to Gaye signing with Motown company Tamla. Gaye initially wanted a career as a standards and jazz performer. After numerous album releases and chart successes, in 1971, Gaye saw the release of his concept album What's Going On. It was his first platinum-selling album and earned him much critical praise. His next project would be the score and soundtrack to the 1972 blaxploitation film, Trouble Man. In 1981, advised by music promoter Freddy Cousaert, tax exile Gaye moved into Cousaert's Ostend apartment in Belgium. Staging a personal recovery, Gaye penned the song "Sexual Healing," which would be his greatest hit, eventually doing ten weeks in the top position on the Hot Black Singles chart. The song was the first single from the album Midnight Love, which sold in excess of six million units. Gaye then went out on the Sexual Healing Tour, starting April 18, 1983, which would be his last tour. Around halfway through the year, he ended the tour, suffering paranoia stemming from cocaine use. Gaye then relocated to his parents' residence in L.A. Marvins Sr. and Jr. had growing conflict between them for months. Relatives and friends felt that Marvin Jr. was sometimes suicidally driven. One day, Gaye attempted to follow this urge with a leap from a hurtling sports car. He only received slight bruises. On April 1, 1984, Marvin Sr. yelled at Alberta about a lost insurance policy letter; they'd argued about the form for days. A severe thrashing then ensued between the two Marvins, with Marvin Sr. on the receiving end. Minutes thereafter, Marvin Sr. entered Gaye's bedroom, clutching a .38 pistol that had been bought for him by Gaye, and shot his son once in his heart and once in the shoulder. Marvin Jr.'s body was transported to California Hospital Medical Center, where at about 1 P.M., Gaye was pronounced dead on arrival. Celebrities across the world were shocked by the news of Gaye's untimely passing, from Smokey Robinson to Al Sharpton. Following Gaye's death, his awards and honors have flourished -- a fitting legacy for the man titled Prince of Soul.

Filmography

Motown 40: The Music is Forever

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Motown 40: The Music is Forever
1998-02-15

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

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Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
2021-06-05

The Day the Music Died

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The Day the Music Died
1977-01-01

Larry presents: Best of The 80s

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Larry presents: Best of The 80s
2004-01-16

Marvin Gaye: Live at Montreux

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Marvin Gaye: Live at Montreux
1980-07-17

Mr. Nelson on the North Side

6.5

Mr. Nelson on the North Side
2021-09-25

Marvin Gaye - Live In Montreux 1980

5.2

Marvin Gaye - Live In Montreux 1980
2003-05-20

Funky Dance Grooves

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Funky Dance Grooves
2004-06-30

Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World

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Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
2006-10-05

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

7.6

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
2020-10-08

Marvin Gaye - Let's get it on

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Marvin Gaye - Let's get it on
2006-01-02

Prachtig 80: Volume 2

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Prachtig 80: Volume 2
2003-12-01

The Giants of Black Music

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The Giants of Black Music
2003-03-24

They All Came Out to Montreux

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They All Came Out to Montreux
2023-06-16

DTV: Golden Oldies

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DTV: Golden Oldies
1984-09-01

Live at Amsterdam 1976

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Live at Amsterdam 1976

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

8.2

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983-05-16

DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd

6.6

DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
2009-03-19

The Ballad of Andy Crocker

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The Ballad of Andy Crocker
1969-11-18

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974

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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
1974-12-22

Marvin Gaye: What's Going On

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Marvin Gaye: What's Going On
2008-05-07

Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges

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Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges
2008-03-07

The T.A.M.I. Show

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The T.A.M.I. Show
1964-11-14

Chrome and Hot Leather

5.8

Chrome and Hot Leather
1971-09-29

Save the Children

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Save the Children
1973-05-13

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
2004-01-01

7.4

Whitney
2018-07-05

Standing Room Only: Diana Ross

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Standing Room Only: Diana Ross
1980-01-13

Marvin Gaye: The Real Thing - In Performance 1964-1981

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Marvin Gaye: The Real Thing - In Performance 1964-1981
2006-04-04

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977

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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977
1977-05-18

Remember Marvin Gaye

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Remember Marvin Gaye
2002-01-01

Marvin Gaye - Greatest Hits Live in '76

6.3

Marvin Gaye - Greatest Hits Live in '76
1976-10-09

What's Going On: The Life and Death of Marvin Gaye

6.5

What's Going On: The Life and Death of Marvin Gaye
2008-03-07

Ready Steady Go!

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Ready Steady Go!
1963-08-09

The Top Ten Revealed

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The Top Ten Revealed
2018-02-11

The Hollywood Palace

4.5

The Hollywood Palace
1964-01-04

6.2

Shindig!
1964-09-16

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Hullabaloo
1965-01-12

1

Malibu U
1967-07-21

The Midnight Special

7.6

The Midnight Special
1972-08-19

The Ed Sullivan Show

6.6

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948-06-20

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

7.7

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
2021-05-21