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Marvin Gaye
(1939-1984)
American, Singer
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Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of successes, which earned him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".

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Born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.
2 April 1939
Freedman's Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Died
1 April 1984 (aged 44)
Western Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac Aries
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  • Marvin Pentz
    Marvin Pentz info 1st child with Anna Gordy Gaye Male b. 17 Nov 1966 Age: 58 1966- Celebrity Baby
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    Nona Aisha Gaye info 2nd child with Janice Gaye Female b. 4 Sep 1974 Age: 50 1974- Singer and fashion model
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    Frankie Christian info 3rd child with Janice Gaye Male b. 16 Nov 1975 Age: 49 1975- Celebrity Baby
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  • Alberta Gay
    Alberta Gay · Mother · 1913-1987 · Mother of musician Marvin Gaye edit info
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    Marvin Gay, Sr. · Father · 1914-1998 · American minister and father of singer Marvin Gaye edit info
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  • Alberta Gay
    Alberta Gay · Mother · 1913-1987 · Mother of musician Marvin Gaye edit info
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