He helped to shape the sound of Motown Records in the 1960s with a string of hits. Gaye's later recordings influenced several R&B subgenres, such as quiet storm and neo-soul.
| Birth name | Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. |
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| Born | April 2, 1939 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Died | April 1, 1984 (aged 44) Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Genres | R&B, soul, funk, jazz, psychedelic soul |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboards, drums, percussion, synthesizers |
| Years active | 1961–1984 |
| Labels | Tamla/Tamla-Motown, Columbia |
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Discography | Studio albums | Compilation albums | Singles | Songs | Tours | Videography | Filmography | Television
