His Songs Influenced Contemporary R&B Subgenres, Marvin Gaye The First Famous Artist in Motown

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FEMUSINDO.com - Marvin Gaye was a singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was a musician who greatly influenced Motown's musical style in the 1960s.

Marvin Gaye, who was born in Washington, D.C., United States, on April 2, 1939, was one of the first famous artists in Motown, along with Stevie Wonder, who did not depend entirely on Motown.

In addition, he was also a session player for Motown, and later as a solo musician with a series of hits, so he was nicknamed the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul Music".

Gaye's album recordings and songs influenced several contemporary R&B subgenres, such as quiet storm and neo soul.

For your information, Motown is an American record company founded by Berry Gordy Jr. on January 12, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan.

Motown is one of the biggest record labels of all time that changed the face of popular music in the 1960s.

Marvin Gaye, born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr., died on April 1, 1984, murdered by his own father, Marvin Gay Sr.

He was shot by his father with a gun at close range, at their home in the West Adams district, Los Angeles, United States.

Since his death, many institutions have given Gaye awards posthumously, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

He is also a permanent member of the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (*)