No. 873 in the Index · Music
Marvin Gaye
American R&B and soul singer (1939–1984).
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Marvin Gaye was an American R&B and soul singer. Born on 2 April 1939 in Washington, D.C., Gaye died on 1 April 1984 in Los Angeles at the age of 44.
Gaye studied at William Syphax School and Randall Junior High School. Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 80 languages, Marvin Gaye is No. 873 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 2 April 1939, Washington, D.C.
- Died
- 1 April 1984, Los Angeles (aged 44)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer, singer-songwriter, pianist
- Field
- Music
- Education
- William Syphax School, Randall Junior High School
- Plays
- Voice
- Genres
- Soul, pop music, rhythm and blues
- Labels
- Motown, Columbia Records
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 80
Did you know
44
Lived to 44.
2 Apr
Shares a birthday with Hans Christian Andersen and Thomas Jefferson.
229
One of 229 people in the Index born in Washington, D.C., with Al Gore.
80
Has a Wikipedia article in 80 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Marvin Gaye
- FatherMarvin Gey (cabro)
- MotherAlberta Gey
- SpouseAnna Gordy Gaye
- SiblingFrankie Gaye
- ChildNona Gaye
- ChildMarvin Gaye III
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1987
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award1996
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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