This American singer’s work achieved worldwide fame. Known for songs like“Sexual Healing” and “What’s Going on,” Gaye released 25 studio albums and sold over 12 million records.
Marvin Gaye was found dead in his Los Angeles home. His father, Marvin Gay Sr., shot him twice in the chest at point-blank range, killing him instantly.
On September 20th, 1984, Gaye’s father argued no challenge to a charge of willful crime. Judge Gordon Ringer condemned him to a six-year sentence and five years of probation.
Some of his most popular songs are “How Sweet It Is,” “It Takes Two,” “Abraham, Martin, and John,” “You’re All I Need to Get By,” and “No Mountain High Enough.”