Marvin Gaye was born in 1939, in Washington, D.C.. Marvin Gaye was born April 2, 1939. Throughout his childhood, Gaye often found peace in music, learning how to play the piano and drums at a young age. Before high school, Marvin’s singing experiences were limited to church choirs. In high school (the mid-1950’s), Marvin joined a vocal group called The New Moonglows.
Marvin’s first certified hit that was in his name, didn’t come until the 1960’s. Gaye’s early years of success in Motown were known as his behind- the- scene successes. He was a drummer for the legends in Motown such as Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Marvelettes and Martha, and The Vandellas. For the first time on his own, in 1962, Gaye made the Top 40 with his first solo “Hitch
Marvin’s first certified hit that was in his name, didn’t come until the 1960’s. Gaye’s early years of success in Motown were known as his behind- the- scene successes. He was a drummer for the legends in Motown such as Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Marvelettes and Martha, and The Vandellas. For the first time on his own, in 1962, Gaye made the Top 40 with his first solo “Hitch