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Marvin Gaye was a well known performer of the [[Motown]] era. He both wrote and performed many of his songs as well as being a producer. He became known for his '''Themed''' albums, each focusing on one topics such as marriage with the album '''''Here, My Dear'''''. | Marvin Gaye was a well known performer of the [[Motown]] era. He both wrote and performed many of his songs as well as being a producer. He became known for his '''Themed''' albums, each focusing on one topics such as marriage with the album '''''Here, My Dear'''''. | ||
| − | His father was a | + | His father was a fundamentalist Christian. The lifestyle chosen by his son was a source of argument between them. |
In April 1984 Marvin Gaye was shot by his father resulting in his death. | In April 1984 Marvin Gaye was shot by his father resulting in his death. | ||
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Marvin Gaye (Marvin Pentz Gay)
Born: April 2, 1939 Died: April 1984
Marvin Gaye was a well known performer of the Motown era. He both wrote and performed many of his songs as well as being a producer. He became known for his Themed albums, each focusing on one topics such as marriage with the album Here, My Dear.
His father was a fundamentalist Christian. The lifestyle chosen by his son was a source of argument between them.
In April 1984 Marvin Gaye was shot by his father resulting in his death.