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Who is Marvin Gaye? Biography, gossip, facts?



Marvin Gaye (April 2 1939 - April 1 1984) born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. #invoke:Footnotessfn was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Gaye helped to shape the sound of Motown Records in the 1960s 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 and Tammi Terrell later earning the titles Prince of Motown and Prince of Soul.

When is Marvin Gaye's birthday?


Marvin Gaye was born on the , which was a Sunday. Marvin Gaye's next birthday would be in 103 days (would be turning 87years old then).

How old would Marvin Gaye be today?


Today, Marvin Gaye would be 86 years old. To be more precise, Marvin Gaye would be 31407 days old or 753768 hours.

Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Marvin Gaye? Is there a Marvin Gaye action figure?


We would think so. You can find a collection of items related to Marvin Gaye right here.


What was Marvin Gaye's zodiac sign?


Marvin Gaye's zodiac sign was Aries.
The ruling planet of Aries is Mars. Therefore, lucky days were Tuesdays and lucky numbers were: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63 and 72. Scarlet and Red were Marvin Gaye's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Aries include: Spontaneity, Brazenness, Action-orientation and Openness. Negative character traits could be: Impatience, Impetuousness, Foolhardiness, Selfishness and Jealousy.

Was Marvin Gaye gay or straight?


Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Marvin Gaye was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
23% of all voters think that Marvin Gaye was gay (homosexual), 42% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 35% like to think that Marvin Gaye was actually bisexual.


Is Marvin Gaye still alive? Are there any death rumors?


Unfortunately no, Marvin Gaye is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.

Are there any photos of Marvin Gaye's hairstyle or shirtless?

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How old was Marvin Gaye when he/she died?


Marvin Gaye was 44 years old when he/she died.

Was Marvin Gaye hot or not?


Well, that is up to you to decide! Click the "HOT"-Button if you think that Marvin Gaye was hot, or click "NOT" if you don't think so.
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93% of all voters think that Marvin Gaye was hot, 7% voted for "Not Hot".

When did Marvin Gaye die? How long ago was that?


Marvin Gaye died on the 1st of April 1984, which was a Sunday. The tragic death occurred 41 years ago.

Where was Marvin Gaye born?


Marvin Gaye was born in Washington D.C..

Did Marvin Gaye do drugs? Did Marvin Gaye smoke cigarettes or weed?


It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Marvin Gaye did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Marvin Gaye do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
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62% of the voters think that Marvin Gaye did do drugs regularly, 29% assume that Marvin Gaye did take drugs recreationally and 10% are convinced that Marvin Gaye has never tried drugs before.

What bands was Marvin Gaye in? Which artists did Marvin Gaye work with?


There are a few bands and artists Marvin Gaye collaborated with, for example: Diana Ross,Harvey Fuqua,Kim Weston,Mary Wells and Tammi Terrell.

What instruments did Marvin Gaye play?


Marvin Gaye did know how to play various instruments. These are some of them: Drum kit and Piano.

Which record label was Marvin Gaye signed to? What record labels was Marvin Gaye with in the past?


Marvin Gaye had record deals and affiliations with various record labels in the past. Some of the bigger labels include: Columbia Records and Motown.

When did Marvin Gaye retire? When did Marvin Gaye end the active career?


Marvin Gaye retired in 1984, which is more than 41 years ago.

When did Marvin Gaye's career start? How long ago was that?


Marvin Gaye's career started in 1961. That is more than 64 years ago.

What kind of music did Marvin Gaye do? What genre was Marvin Gaye?


Marvin Gaye was known for a variety of different music styles. Genres Marvin Gaye is best known for are: Funk, Rhythm and blues and Soul music.

What was Marvin Gaye's real name?


Marvin Gaye's full given name was Marvin Pentz Gay Jr..

Who are similar musical artists to Marvin Gaye?


Liam Hayes, Piotr Karpienia, Dov Shurin, Cathy Jordan and Simon Bowman are musical artists that are similar to Marvin Gaye. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.

What is Marvin Gaye doing now?


As mentioned above, Marvin Gaye died 41 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Marvin Gaye's life as well as your comments below.

What is Marvin Gaye's net worth in 2025? How much does Marvin Gaye earn?


According to various sources, Marvin Gaye's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Marvin Gaye's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.
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Marvin Gaye's net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $647356981 in 2025, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.