Marvin Gaye
Soul Singer

Marvin Gaye Net Worth

Marvin Gaye was a legendary soul singer and songwriter born on April 2, 1939 in Washington, D.C. He is best known for his 1966 hit song "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and his 1971 concept album What's Going On, which is considered one of the most influential albums of all time. Gaye's music has had a lasting impact on the music industry and his legacy continues to live on.
Marvin Gaye is a member of Soul Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 2, 1939
Birth Place DC
Age 81 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 1, 1984 (age 44)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)

About

Soulful Motown icon who gained fame for the 1966 song "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." He released the influential concept album What's Going On in 1971.

Before Fame

He dealt with brutal abuse at the hands of his father while growing up in "Simple City" with his two sisters and three brothers.

Trivia

He released the hit song "Sexual Healing," which won a Grammy Award, and was posthumously given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Family Life

He was born to Alberta Gay and Marvin Gay Sr. He added the "E" to the end of his last name early in his recording career. He married Anna Gordy Gaye on January 8, 1964 and, after their divorce on March 1977, he married Jane Gaye in October 1977. He had three children.

Associated With

He worked on concept albums such as Let's Get It On with Stevie Wonder.

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