Marvin Gaye
American R&B and soul singer (1939–1984)
1939 — 1984
Quick Facts
Profession
American R&B and soul singer (1939–1984)
Born
April 2, 1939
Died
1984 (age ~45)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
singer, pianist, singer-songwriter
United StatesBorn in Washington, D.C.Died in Los Angeles
1939
Born in Washington, D.C. (1939-04-02)
1984
Died in Los Angeles
1987
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Commonly referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul", he helped to shape the sound of Motown and soul music in the 1960s. A cultural icon, Gaye is often considered one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time.
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Who is Marvin Gaye?+
Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Commonly referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul", he helped to shape the sound of Motown and soul music in the 1960s. A cultural icon, Gaye is often considered one of the greatest singers and s
What does the name Marvin mean?+
The name Marvin means "A male given name from Welsh.. Etymology: From Mervyn, probably from marrow + eminent.". It is of English origin.
When was Marvin Gaye born?+
Marvin Gaye was born on April 2, 1939.
When did Marvin Gaye die?+
Marvin Gaye died in 1984, at approximately 45 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Welsh.. Etymology: From Mervyn, probably from marrow + eminent.
The name Marvin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Welsh.. Etymology: From Mervyn, probably from marrow + eminent.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Marvin
Marvin — April 2, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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