Marvin Gaye American Singer (1939–1984)
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Marvin Gaye (1939–1984) was an American singer from Washington. His death was on 1 April 1984, at the age of 44. Marvin Gaye was part of The Funk Brothers.
Early life
Marvin Gey (cabro) and Alberta Gey are his parents. He went on to study at Spingarn High School, Cardozo Education Campus and William Syphax School.
Career
Marvin Gaye’s releases on record are 50 albums and 60 singles between 1961 and 2019. He released Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide (1961) early on, and You're the Man (2019) is the latest entry. The style on record is soul and pop music. Marvin Gaye played piano. Record labels on file include Motown.
Recognition
His awards include a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1996). His other honours include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1987) and the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. In total, he received 3 awards.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Anna Gordy Gaye (1963 to 1977). He was the father of Nona Gaye, and has 2 children in total.
Groups and bands
- The Funk Brothers
Discography
110 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | What's Going On Live | Album |
| 2019 | You're the Man | Album |
| 2006 | The Real Thing: In Performance | Album |
| 2005 | Marvin Gaye at the Copa | Album |
| 2003 | Marvin Gaye: Live in Montreux 1980 | Album |
| 2001 | Music | Single |
| 2001 | The Complete Duets | Album |
| 2000 | Marvin Gaye: The Love Songs | Album |
| 2000 | The Final Concert | Album |
| 1999 | Love Starved Heart: Rare and Unreleased | Album |
| 1997 | Vulnerable | Album |
| 1994 | Lucky, Lucky Me | Single |
| 1994 | The Very Best of Marvin Gaye | Album |
| 1986 | Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye: Never Before Released Masters | Album |
| 1985 | Dream of a Lifetime | Album |
Show all 110 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | It's Madness | Single |
| 1985 | Just Like | Single |
| 1985 | Romantically Yours | Album |
| 1985 | Sanctified Lady | Single |
| 1983 | 'Til Tomorrow | Single |
| 1983 | My Love Is Waiting | Single |
| 1982 | Midnight Love | Album |
| 1982 | Sexual Healing | Single |
| 1981 | Heavy Love Affair | Single |
| 1981 | In Our Lifetime | Album |
| 1981 | Praise | Single |
| 1979 | A Funky Space Reincarnation | Single |
| 1979 | Anger | Single |
| 1979 | Ego Tripping Out | Single |
| 1978 | Pops, We Love You | Single |
| 1978 | What You Gave Me | Single |
| 1977 | Got to Give It Up | Single |
| 1976 | After the Dance | Single |
| 1976 | I Want You | Single |
| 1976 | I Want You | Album |
| 1974 | Distant Lover | Single |
| 1974 | Marvin Gaye Live! | Album |
| 1974 | My Mistake (Was to Love You) | Single |
| 1974 | You Sure Love to Ball | Single |
| 1973 | Come Get to This | Single |
| 1973 | Diana & Marvin | Album |
| 1973 | Let's Get It On | Single |
| 1973 | Let's Get It On | Album |
| 1973 | You're a Special Part of Me | Single |
| 1972 | Trouble Man | Single |
| 1972 | Trouble Man | Album |
| 1972 | You're the Man | Single |
| 1971 | Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) | Single |
| 1971 | Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) | Single |
| 1971 | What's Going On | Album |
| 1971 | What's Going On | Single |
| 1970 | Here, My Dear | Album |
| 1970 | Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's Greatest Hits | Album |
| 1970 | Super Hits | Album |
| 1970 | That's the Way Love Is | Album |
| 1969 | Easy | Album |
| 1969 | Good Lovin' Ain't Easy to Come By | Single |
| 1969 | M.P.G. | Album |
| 1969 | That's the Way Love Is | Single |
| 1969 | The Onion Song | Single |
| 1969 | Too Busy Thinking About My Baby | Single |
| 1968 | Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing | Single |
| 1968 | Chained | Single |
| 1968 | In the Groove | Album |
| 1968 | Keep On Lovin' Me Honey | Single |
| 1968 | You're All I Need | Album |
| 1968 | You're All I Need to Get By | Single |
| 1967 | Ain't No Mountain High Enough / Give a Little Love | Single |
| 1967 | Gonna Give Her All the Love I've Got | Single |
| 1967 | United | Album |
| 1967 | You | Single |
| 1967 | Your Precious Love | Single |
| 1967 | Your Unchanging Love | Single |
| 1966 | Little Darling (I Need You) | Single |
| 1966 | Moods of Marvin Gaye | Album |
| 1966 | One More Heartache | Single |
| 1966 | Take This Heart of Mine | Single |
| 1966 | Take Two | Album |
| 1965 | A Tribute to the Great Nat "King" Cole | Album |
| 1965 | Ain't That Peculiar | Single |
| 1965 | How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You | Album |
| 1965 | I'll Be Doggone | Single |
| 1965 | Pretty Little Baby | Single |
| 1964 | Baby Don't You Do It / Walk on the Wild Side | Single |
| 1964 | Hello Broadway | Album |
| 1964 | Once Upon a Time | Single |
| 1964 | Together | Album |
| 1964 | Try It Baby | Single |
| 1964 | What Good Am I Without You | Single |
| 1964 | What's the Matter with You Baby | Single |
| 1964 | When I'm Alone I Cry | Album |
| 1964 | You're a Wonderful One | Single |
| 1963 | Can I Get a Witness | Single |
| 1963 | Marvin Gaye Recorded Live on Stage | Album |
| 1963 | Pride and Joy | Single |
| 1963 | That Stubborn Kinda Fellow Marvin Gaye | Album |
| 1962 | Hitch Hike | Single |
| 1962 | Soldier's Plea | Single |
| 1962 | Stubborn Kind of Fellow | Single |
| 1961 | Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide | Single |
| 1961 | The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye | Album |
| Anthology | Album | |
| Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 | Album | |
| Live at the London Palladium | Album | |
| Marvin Gaye - Greatest Hits | Album | |
| Marvin Gaye and His Girls | Album | |
| Marvin Gaye's Greatest Hits | Album | |
| The Marvin Gaye Collection | Album | |
| The Master | Album | |
| The Norman Whitfield Sessions | Album |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1987 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Frequently asked questions
How old was Marvin Gaye at the time of death?
Marvin Gaye died on 1 April 1984 at the age of 44. He was born on 2 April 1939.
What is Marvin Gaye known for?
Marvin Gaye was known as a former member of The Funk Brothers.
What is Marvin Gaye’s nationality?
Marvin Gaye was American, born in Washington.
Who was Marvin Gaye married to?
Marvin Gaye’s marriages on record are to Anna Gordy Gaye (1963 to 1977).
Has Marvin Gaye won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1996).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q189758), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Photograph by Jim Britt, whose other (copyrighted) photos of Gaye from the same session—many of them in full color—can be seen at his website. Originally distributed by Motown Records. · Public domain
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