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The life and tragic death of Marvin Gaye, the son of a preacher who became Motown's voice of political change and died at the hands of his own father

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Marvin Gaye skyrocketed to stardom as a leading Motown artist in the 1960s and 1970s. He become ...
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These Isolated Vocal Tracks Prove That Marvin Gaye Was the Greatest Singer of His Era

Nobody had a voice in Motown quite like Marvin Gaye. We lost him far too soon. Fortunately, we have a whole wealth of recorded work to enjoy from the soulful singer, and some of the isolated vocal ...
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Marvin Gaye Songs, Ranked: 18 Top Tracks That'll Have You Grooving Along

“What’s Going On” is just one of countless Marvin Gaye songs that have thrilled, entertained, and inspired listeners since he burst onto the scene in 1961. The D.C.-born singer-songwriter-drummer fell ...
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Snoop Dogg Hits ‘The Voice’s Last Mic Drop Button of the Season for Incredible Marvin Gaye Cover

Snoop Dogg knew he was waiting for something special when it came to the Mic Drop Button. During the Nov. 24 episode of The Voice, the coach waited until the last Knockout of the season to hand out ...
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The questions Marvin Gaye asked in 1971 still haven't been answered

In 1971, Marvin Gaye was one of Motown's biggest stars, known for romantic hits and a voice that seemed tailor-made for love songs. But as America grappled with war, racial injustice, poverty, police ...