Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was an influential American singer-songwriter whose hits like 'What's Going On' and 'Sexual Healing' helped shape the soul and Motown sound.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Washington, D.C.
- Educated at
- Cardozo Education CampusRandall Junior High SchoolSpingarn High SchoolWilliam Syphax School
- Awards
- 🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Timeline
1939
Born
Birth1984
Died
Death
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