Music1961–1984

Marvin Gaye

Detroit Motown icon who transformed from pop star to serious artist with What's Going On — one of the most acclaimed albums ever made and a turning point in what R&B could say.

Origin

Washington, D.C.

Genre

R&BSoul

The Cultural Record

Discography

Hello Broadway1964

That’s the Way Love Is1970

Let’s Get It On1973

I Want You1976

Take Two1966

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