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Marvin Gaye was an influential singer and songwriter given the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul" for his contribution to the Motown music scene in the '60s.
Marvin Gaye was an American soul singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians in soul and rhythm & blues. His iconic songwriting and vocal delivery earned him numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards and an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1939</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marvin Gaye is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 2, 1939, Marvin Gaye was born in Washington D.C..</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Solo Single Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marvin Gaye released his first solo single "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Heard It Through the Grapevine"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gaye's rendition of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" becomes his first to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases "What's Going On"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marvin Gaye releases the influential album "What's Going On" which becomes a huge commercial success.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Let's Get It On" Becomes Hit</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marvin Gaye releases "Let's Get It On" which becomes one of his most successful singles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Sexual Healing" Wins Grammy Awards</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Sexual Healing" wins Marvin Gaye his first two Grammy Awards.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tragic Death</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marvin Gaye is tragically killed by his own father on April 1, 1984, one day before his 45th birthday.</div></div></div>
Marvin Gaye was an American soul singer born on April 2, 1939. Sadly, he passed away on April 1, 1984 at the age of 44. He is best known for his string of classic soul hits including "What's Going On," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine."
Marvin Gaye had an estimated net worth of $9M. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest soul singers of all time. His wealth comes from his music catalog, songwriting, as well as royalty payments from movie and television soundtracks. He also earned money from various investments.
