![]() ![]() In 1961, he married Gordy's sister, Anna, and was offered a solo recording contract. When Fuqua moved to Detroit in 1960, Gaye went with him.įuqua soon joined forces with Berry Gordy at Motown Records, and Gaye became a session drummer and vocalist for the label. ![]() The following year the group was taken under the wing of producer and singer Harvey Fuqua, who utilised them to reform his doo-wop outfit the Moonglows. Marvin abandoned a place in his father's church choir and in 1957, he joined the Marquees, who recorded for Chess under the guidance of Bo Diddley. The influence of the church in his early years played a formative role in his musical career, particularly from the 70's onwards, when his songwriting shifted back and forth between mainstream and religious topics. Marvin Gaye was named after his father, a minister in the Apostolic Church. Marvin Gaye's contribution to Black Music over the past four decades is immeasurable. Marvin Pentz Gay Jnr., 2nd April 1939, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
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