What is Marvin Gaye's middle name?
Pentz
What is Marvin Gaye's full name?
Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.
Marvin Gaye date of birth:
April 2, 1939
How old was Marvin Gaye when died?
44
Where was Marvin Gaye born?
Washington, DC
When did Marvin Gaye die?
April 1, 1984
Where did Marvin Gaye die?
Los Angeles, California
Why did Marvin Gaye die?
Murdered - shot and killed by his father
How tall is Marvin Gaye?
6' 1" (185 cm)
Marvin Gaye body shape:
Average
What color are Marvin Gaye's eyes?
Black
What color is Marvin Gaye's hair?
Black
Is Marvin Gaye gay or straight?
Straight
What is Marvin Gaye's ethnicity?
Black
What is Marvin Gaye nationality?
American
Where did Marvin Gaye go to school?
Cardozo High School, Washington, DC
What is Marvin Gaye's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, composer
Marvin Gaye claim to fame:
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
What genre is Marvin Gaye's work?
R&b;, Soul, Psychedelic Soul, Funk, Blues, Jazz, R&B, soul, psychedelic soul, funk, jazz, pop
What instruments does Marvin Gaye play?
Vocals, Piano, Keyboard, Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer, piano, keyboard, drums, percussion, synthesizer
Who is Marvin Gaye's father?
Marvin Gay, Sr.
Who is Marvin Gaye's mother?
Alberta Gay
Marvin Gaye brother(s):
Frankie Gaye
Short Biography
Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Gaye helped to 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 hits, including "Ain't That Peculiar", "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", and duet recordings with Mary Wells, Kim Weston, Diana Ross and Tammi Terrell, later earning the titles "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".