Biography of Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye, the troubled "Prince of Motown," was the first of Berry Gordy's acts to fight for and win his creative independence. After scoring over a dozen major hits with various Motown producers during the '60s, he emerged in 1971 with a lushly packaged, socially conscious album, "What's Going On," which firmly entrenched him as a soul superstar. His personal life was turbulent, and he often conveyed this in his music. In 1984, he was shot dead by his father. Motown celebrated the 10th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's death in grand fashion in 1994. They reissued "What's Going On," "Here My Dear," "I Want You," and several other Gaye LPs, plus a boxed set with rare and unissued items. ~ Rick A. Bueche

Biography of Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye, the troubled "Prince of Motown," was the first of Berry Gordy's acts to fight for and win his creative independence. After scoring over a dozen major hits with various Motown producers during the '60s, he emerged in 1971 with a lushly packaged, socially conscious album, "What's Going On," which firmly entrenched him as a soul superstar. His personal life was turbulent, and he often conveyed this in his music. In 1984, he was shot dead by his father. Motown celebrated the 10th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's death in grand fashion in 1994. They reissued "What's Going On," "Here My Dear," "I Want You," and several other Gaye LPs, plus a boxed set with rare and unissued items. ~ Rick A. Bueche

Biography of Diana Ross

Diana Ross, prot‚g‚ of Motown president Berry Gordy, stepped out of The Supremes in 1970 for a solo career that has included successes on record, stage, and film. As lead singer of The Supremes and as a soloist, she has had more #1 records than any other female artist in history. She left Motown for RCA in 1981, a move that diminished her record-selling power. Today she is back at Motown searching for a new musical identity. Her voice is one of the most recognizable in history. ~ Rick A. Bueche

Biography of Diana Ross

Diana Ross, prot‚g‚ of Motown president Berry Gordy, stepped out of The Supremes in 1970 for a solo career that has included successes on record, stage, and film. As lead singer of The Supremes and as a soloist, she has had more #1 records than any other female artist in history. She left Motown for RCA in 1981, a move that diminished her record-selling power. Today she is back at Motown searching for a new musical identity. Her voice is one of the most recognizable in history. ~ Rick A. Bueche