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Marvin Gaye Singing National Anthem at The NBA All Star Game

02/13/201402/14/2014 Grouchy Greg

Marvin Gaye appeared at The Forum in Los Angeles today (February 13, 1983), where he delivered his legendary version of “The Star Spangled Banner.” The tune inspired Julius “Dr. J” Erving to take home MVP honors. After the game, Julius fawned over Marvin’s performance. “Listing to Marvin Gaye thing was almost exciting as the game,” […]

MARVIN GAYE MAKES FIRST – AND ONLY APPEARANCE ON ED SULLIVAN SHOW

06/19/201306/19/2013 Grouchy Greg

MARVIN GAYE HITS THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW!

Rare Interview With Marvin Gaye and his Father Marvin Gay Sr.

04/01/201304/04/2013 Grouchy Greg

In this rare interview, Marvin Gay Sr. and his son Marvin Gaye Jr. discuss their life together. The interview gives a detailed look into the relationship between the two men, which ultimately ended in the death of Marvin Gaye Jr. at the hands of his father on April 1, 1984. The two men discuss Marvin […]

MARVIN GAYE SHOT AND KILLED -BY HIS FATHER

04/01/201304/01/2013

Singer Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father Marvin Gay Sr. today (April 1, 1984). Marvin Gaye had just finished his “Sexual Healing Tour,” and took up residence in his parents house, as he organized his finances after an extensive stay in Belgium, to avoid paying taxes. Marvin had bought the house for […]

MARVIN GAYE USHERS NBA INTO NEW ERA WITH NATIONAL ANTHEM AT ALL-STAR GAME

02/13/201302/13/2013

Marvin Gaye delivered a soulful rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” today (February 13, 1983), during the NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles. Although the performance went without a hitch, just getting Marvin Gaye to The Forum arena to perform had been a challenge. The singer had been on a coke binge four days prior […]