Marvin Gaye, soul artist from Washington, D.C.
Photograph by Jim Britt, whose other (copyrighted) photos of Gaye from the same session—many of them in full color—can be seen at his website. Originally distributed by Motown Records. / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

About · Marvin Gaye

Born 1939 · Washington, D.C. · soul, pop music · Motown

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Commonly referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul", he helped to shape the sound of Motown and soul music in the 1960s and 1970s. A cultural icon, Gaye is often considered one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Gaye began his career being guided by Harvey Fuqua, who put him in his group, Harvey and the Moonglows, before Gaye ventured into a solo career at the beginning of the 1960s.… via Wikipedia

Awards: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Discography

Marvin Gaye’s studio albums / EPs · 24

Marvin Gaye – You’re the Man (2019) album cover You’re the Man 2019
Marvin Gaye – Vulnerable (1997) album cover Vulnerable 1997
Marvin Gaye – Dream of a Lifetime (1985) album cover Dream of a Lifetime 1985
Marvin Gaye – Romantically Yours (1985) album cover Romantically Yours 1985
Marvin Gaye – Midnight Love (1982) album cover Midnight Love 1982
Marvin Gaye – In Our Lifetime (1981) album cover In Our Lifetime 1981
Marvin Gaye – Here, My Dear (1978) album cover Here, My Dear 1978
Marvin Gaye – I Want You (1976) album cover I Want You 1976
Marvin Gaye – Diana & Marvin (1973) album cover Diana & Marvin 1973
Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On (1973) album cover Let’s Get It On 1973
Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On (1971) album cover What’s Going On 1971
Marvin Gaye – That’s the Way Love Is (1970) album cover That’s the Way Love Is 1970
Marvin Gaye – Easy (1969) album cover Easy 1969
Marvin Gaye – M.P.G. (1969) album cover M.P.G. 1969
Marvin Gaye – In the Groove (1968) album cover In the Groove 1968
Marvin Gaye – You’re All I Need (1968) album cover You’re All I Need 1968
Marvin Gaye – United (1967) album cover United 1967
Marvin Gaye – Moods of Marvin Gaye (1966) album cover Moods of Marvin Gaye 1966
Marvin Gaye – Take Two (1966) album cover Take Two 1966
Marvin Gaye – A Tribute to the Great Nat King Cole (1965) album cover A Tribute to the Great Nat King Cole 1965
Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You (1965) album cover How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You 1965
Marvin Gaye – Hello Broadway (1964) album cover Hello Broadway 1964
Marvin Gaye – Together (1964) album cover Together 1964
Marvin Gaye – When I’m Alone I Cry (1964) album cover When I’m Alone I Cry 1964

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