Quotes by Marvin Gaye

About Marvin Gaye:


Marvin Gaye was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Gaye helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of hits, including How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) and I Heard It Through the Grapevine, and duet recordings with Mary Wells, Kim Weston, and Tammi Terrell, later earning the titles Prince of Motown and Prince of Soul.

Author Bio


  • NameMarvin Gaye
  • DescriptionAmerican singer-songwriter and musician
  • AliasesMarvin Pentz Gay, Jr.
  • BornApril 2, 1939
  • DiedApril 1, 1984
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger; Composer; Record Producer; Singer-songwriter; Pianist; Musician; Songwriter
  • AwardsGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award