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Marvin Gaye: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.
Born April 2, 1939 • Washington, D.C. • United States
Died April 1, 1984 (aged 44) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1987) • Grammy Award (1982)
Notable Works “What’s Going On”

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