Black History Heroes: Marvin Gaye
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00:00105.1 The Bounce presents Black History Heroes, powered by Cricut Wireless. I'm Zaney Kay.
00:08Born in Washington, D.C. to Reverend Father Marvin Gaye started singing in the House of God Church at an early age.
00:14Later studying several instruments, in the early 60s, Gaye met Motown founder Barry Gordy
00:19and worked with the label as a drummer and singer before embarking on a solo career
00:23that would lead him to become a powerhouse pop soul act with top 10 singles like Ain't That Peculiar,
00:28How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Your Precious Love and Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing.
00:35Gaye's wish to take his artistry in a more provocatively conscious direction was heard with a rich iconic 1971 album, What's Going On?
00:43While at the same time, his devotion to romantic love and sexiness was evident with other 70s hits like Let's Get It On, I Want You, and In Our Lifetime.
00:53In 1983, Marvin Gaye accepted the Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male, at the 25th Annual Grammy Awards.
01:01Marvin Gaye had a major final hit with sexual healing before his death in 1984.
01:07We salute black history hero Marvin Gaye.
01:10I'm Zaney Kaye for 105.1 The Bounce.
01:13All February long, 105.1 The Bounce is paying tribute to African-American icons who have contributed to the advancement of our people through politics, science, sports, and through the arts.
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