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Marvin Gaye
April 2, 1939 - April 1, 1984
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Artistfacts:
| One of Motown Records most successful artists, Gaye was married to Anna Gordy, who was the sister of Motown head Berry Gordy. The marriage ended in divorce, and Gaye named his 1976 album "Here, My Dear" after being ordered to pay Anna the royalties. |
| Early in his career, Gaye was teamed with female Motown artists including Mary Wells, Kim Weston and Tammi Terrell. At a concert in 1967, Terrell collapsed in his arms onstage, a result of a brain tumor that would take her life and leave Marvin devastated. |
| One of his last public performances was singing the US national anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star game. At the time, performers were expected to give a restrained and traditional performance when singing the national anthem, but Gaye delivered an emotional performance similar to other songs he would sing in concert. This caused some controversy, but the idea of personalizing the national anthem caught on, and singers often add personal touches to the song even today. (thanks, Bertrand - Paris, France, for all above) |
| One day before his 45th birthday, an argument between Marvin Jr. and Marvin Sr. escalated into violence. Marvin Jr. was shot twice in the chest. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital, but his heart had stopped beating and attempts to resuscitate him failed. His funeral took place three days later at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles, with notable mourners including Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Berry Gordy. (thanks, prakash - kathmandu and Bertrand - Paris, France) |
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Comments:
| Marvin Gaye co-wrote the hits "Beachwood 4-5789" for the Marvelettes and "Dancing In The Streets" for Martha and the Vandellas. - John, Nashville, TN |
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