“Smoke On The Water” is quintessential to the story of rock and 70s music. 23. “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye (1971) From its themes and eloquent instrumental arrangements, Marvin Gaye ...
April 1 is April Fools’ Day. That is why, when the news broke on April 1, 1984, that singer Marvin Gaye had been shot dead by his own father, many thought it was a joke in poor taste.
Initially starting with gospel music in his father's church, Gaye became enthralled by the R&B and doo-wop tunes popular in the 1950s. He was a part of a number of early bands in his later teens ...
Combining a Philadelphia soul sound with a strong appreciation of Marvin Gaye, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly was among the top R&B acts of the late '70s and '80s. The distinctive Maze and its ...
Fifty years on from its initial release, Marvin Gaye’s masterpiece still sounds like an argument wrapped in a dream. Structurally, it has the shape and logic of a sermon, sounding both urgent ...