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| − | '''Marvin Gaye''' (Marvin Pentz Gay) | + | '''Marvin Gaye''' (Marvin Pentz Gay, born April 2, 1939, died April 1984) 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. | |
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| − | + | In April 1984 Marvin Gaye was shot by his father resulting in his death. <ref>http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/marvin-gaye</ref> | |
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| − | In April 1984 Marvin Gaye was shot by his father resulting in his death. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:02, July 21, 2016
Marvin Gaye (Marvin Pentz Gay, born April 2, 1939, died April 1984) 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. [1]