Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He helped shape the Motown sound in the 1960s, first as a session musician and later as a solo artist with a string of hits that earned him the nicknames "The Prince of Motown" and "The Prince of Soul."
American singer.
Birth
- Birthdate: May 13, 1943
- Place of birth: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Death
- Date of death: July 26, 1992
- Place of death: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Cause of death
Laryngeal cancer