Marvin Gaye | Vibepedia

Marvin Gaye was a pivotal figure in the development of [[soul|soul]] and [[r-b|r&b]] music, known for his powerful, soulful voice and socially conscious lyrics. He was heavily influenced by [[sam-cooke|Sam Cooke]] and [[ray-charles|Ray Charles]], and in turn influenced a wide range of artists, including [[stevie-wonder|Stevie Wonder]] and [[prince|Prince]]. Gaye's music often addressed issues of [[civil-rights|civil rights]] and social justice, as seen in songs like [[what-s-going-on|What's Going On]] and [[how-can-i-forget|How Can I Forget]]. He was signed to [[motown|Motown Records]] and collaborated with numerous notable artists, including [[smokey-robinson|Smokey Robinson]] and [[diana-ross|Diana Ross]].