Marvin Gaye
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Marvin Gaye
Summary
Marvin Gaye is a human[1]. His place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on April 2, 1939[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on April 1, 1984[5]. He worked as a singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], pianist[8], songwriter[9], and soul musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128,320 views/month, #1,007 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Marvin Gaye…
- Marvin Gaye passed away in Los Angeles[4].
- Marvin Gaye was born on April 2, 1939[3].
- Marvin Gaye died on April 1, 1984[5].
- Marvin Gaye is buried at Glendale[12].
- Marvin Gaye's father was Marvin Gey (cabro)[13].
- Marvin Gaye's mother was Alberta Gey[14].
- Among Marvin Gaye's spouses was Anna Gordy Gaye[15].
- A child of Marvin Gaye was Nona Gaye[16].
- A child of Marvin Gaye was Marvin Gaye III[17].
- Marvin Gaye held citizenship in United States[18].
- Marvin Gaye is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19].
- Marvin Gaye worked as a singer[6].
- Marvin Gaye's professions included singer-songwriter[7].
- Marvin Gaye worked as a pianist[8].
- Marvin Gaye's professions included songwriter[9].
- Marvin Gaye's professions included soul musician[10].
- Marvin Gaye worked as a composer[20].
- Marvin Gaye's education included a stint at William Syphax School[21].
- Marvin Gaye was educated at Randall Junior High School[22].
- Marvin Gaye was educated at Spingarn High School[23].
- Marvin Gaye's education included a stint at Cardozo Education Campus[24].
- Marvin Gaye received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25].
- Marvin Gaye received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
- Marvin Gaye received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1939-04-02[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1984-04-01[31]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, funk, motown, pop soul, progressive soul, smooth soul, soul[32]
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Community tags: contemporary r&b, funk, motown, pop soul, progressive soul, rhythm & blues, smooth soul, soul[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: afdb7919-059d-43c1-b668-ba1d265e7e42[34]
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Origins and Family
Marvin Gaye's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on April 2, 1939[3]. His father was Marvin Gey (cabro)[13]. His mother was Alberta Gey[14]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19].
Education
Educated at William Syphax School[21], a school building[35], in United States[36], founded in 1901[37]; Randall Junior High School[22], a secondary school[38], in United States[39]; Spingarn High School[23], a high school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1952[42]; and Cardozo Education Campus[24], a high school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1928[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], pianist[8], songwriter[9], soul musician[10], and composer[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25], a lifetime achievement award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1962[48]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[49], in United States[50]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27], a music museum[51], in United States[52], founded in 1983[53].
Personal Life
Among Marvin Gaye's spouses was Anna Gordy Gaye[15]. Children include Nona Gaye[16], a model[54], b. 1974[55], of United States[56] and Marvin Gaye III[17], b. 1965[57]. His religion is recorded as Pentecostalism[58].
Death and Burial
Marvin Gaye died on April 1, 1984[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. Burial took place at Glendale[12].
Why It Matters
Marvin Gaye ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128,320 views/month, #1,007 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Lionel Richie[61], a singer[62], b. 1949[63], of United States[64], awarded the Humanitarian of the Year[65]; Lenny Kravitz[66], a guitarist[67], b. 1964[68], of United States[69], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[70]; Seal[71], a singer-songwriter[72], b. 1963[73], of United Kingdom[74], awarded the Grammy Award for Song of the Year[75]; Maroon 5[76], a musical group[77], founded in 1994[78]; The Police[79], a rock band[80], founded in 1977[81]; and Michael Bolton[82], a film producer[83], b. 1953[84], of United States[85], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[86].
FAQs
Where was Marvin Gaye born?
Marvin Gaye's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
Where did Marvin Gaye die?
Marvin Gaye passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Marvin Gaye's parents?
Marvin Gaye's father was Marvin Gey (cabro)[13]. Marvin Gaye's mother was Alberta Gey[14].
Who was Marvin Gaye married to?
Marvin Gaye's spouses include Anna Gordy Gaye[15].
What did Marvin Gaye do for work?
Marvin Gaye worked as singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], pianist[8], songwriter[9], and soul musician[10].
Where did Marvin Gaye go to school?
Marvin Gaye was educated at William Syphax School[21], Randall Junior High School[22], Spingarn High School[23], and Cardozo Education Campus[24].
What awards did Marvin Gaye receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27].
Who did Marvin Gaye influence?
Marvin Gaye has been cited as an influence by Lionel Richie[61], Lenny Kravitz[66], Seal[71], and Maroon 5[76].