Marvin Gaye was a sound of a generation. His soulful voice could light up a room anytime he opened his mouth. Gaye helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s. The American singer was born in Washington, DC in 1939.
Take a look at the photos below as they give a glimpse into the life of the legendary Marvin Gaye.
1. Marvin And Jackie Play For Charity
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INGLEWOOD, CA – AUGUST 1977: Soul singer Marvin Gaye and jackie Jackson of The Jackson 5 play in a celebrity basketball game at The Forum for The Soulville Foundation in August, 1977 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ed Caraeff/Getty Images) vertical,celebrities,full length,arts culture and entertainment,usa,topics,topix,bestof,music,singer,california,1970-1979,basketball – sport,archival,playing,toppics,inglewood,the forum – inglewood,soul music,jackie jackson,marvin gaye,edcaraeffupload1,the soulville foundation
2. Stevie Wonder And Marvin Gaye
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Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye around a microphone at the Motown recording studio in Detroit in 1965 in the United States. (Photo by Gilles Petard/Redferns) microphone,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,studio,music,detroit,record,stevie wonder,r&b,marvin gaye
3. Marvin Gaye Performs On Stage
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 01: American singer Marvin Gaye performs on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England in September 1976. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) vertical,color image,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,waist up,music,uk,england,concert,performance,singer,dancing,stage,american,human arm,arms raised,marvin gaye,royal albert hall,huty 16758
4. Marvin Gaye & Janice Gaye
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LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 31: R&B singer Marvin Gaye poses for a portrait at an event with his wife Janice Gaye on October 31, Halloween, 1977 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) marvin gaye and janice gaye
5. Jan Gaye Talks Life With Marvin Gaye In New Book, “After The Dance”
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Jan Gaye, wife of the late, Marvin Gaye talks about her new book, “After the Dance: My Life with Marvin Gaye.” marvin gaye,robin thicke,roland martin,blurred lines,newsone now,jan gaye,pharell williams,got to give it up,after the dance: my life with marvin gaye
6. What’s Going On
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July 1980: American soul singer Marvin Gaye (1939 – 1984) performing on stage. (Photo by Doug McKenzie/Getty Images) microphone,people,arts culture and entertainment,usa,music,concert,performance,singer,character,males,pop,1980-1989,stage,black and white,single,popular music concert,square,human interest,singing,pop musician,pop music,human role,marvin gaye,conviction,july 1980,dmc p 438 23,key p/gaye/marvin
7. Strolling Soul Singer
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6th October 1976: American soul singer Marvin Gaye (1939 – 1984) walking ahead of his Rolls Royce in Notting Hill, London. (Photo by John Minihan/Evening Standard/Getty Images) people,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,music,uk,england,singer,character,males,car,road,1970-1979,black and white,single,mode of transport,walking,human interest,notting hill,marvin gaye,es p/gaye/marvin,rolls royce,es 76 6324
8. R&B Singer Portrait
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CIRCA 1970: R&B singer Marvin Gaye poses for a portrait in circa 1970. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,music,marvin gaye
9. Marvin Gaye Portrait Wearing White Cap
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CIRCA 1974: Soul singer Marvin Gaye poses for a portrait in circa 1974. (Photo by Jim Britt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,music,marvin gaye
10. Photo of Marvin GAYE and Diana ROSS
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UNSPECIFIED – JANUARY 01: Photo of Marvin GAYE and Diana ROSS; Posed portrait of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, (Photo by RB/Redferns) vertical,arts culture and entertainment,portrait,music,diana ross,ross,marvin gaye
11. Photo of Marvin GAYE
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UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 01: BOURNEMOUTH Photo of Marvin GAYE, Marvin Gaye performing on stage (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) photography,arts culture and entertainment,music,uk,performance,stage,square,marvin gaye,bournemouth
12. Soul Singer Recording In LA
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LOS ANGELES – 1973: Soul singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye at Golden West Studios in 1973 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jim Britt/Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,music,marvin gaye
