What Motown Record Company singer was killed by his father in 1984?

The Motown Record Company singer who was killed by his father in 1984 was Marvin Gaye. On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gaye Sr. shot and killed his son after a physical altercation. Gaye Sr. claimed he acted in self-defense, but he was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter. The two men were at their house in the West Adams district of Los Angeles, California. Gaye was shot twice by his father after he intervened in an argument between his parents.

Marvin Gaye (April 1939 – April 1984) lived his life as a singer, songwriter, and record producer. He helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s. He was one of the most influential music performers of his generation. He broadens the scope of R&B music in the 1970s. Released in 1971, his expansive masterwork, "What's Going On", is now widely considered one of the greatest recordings in the history of American popular music.

After Gaye became a solo artist, he produced a string of hits, earning him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".

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Annie

I certainly remember when this happened.. such a tragedy, another amazing talent gone too soon.

Pedro Jenking Ortega

a great singer and a sad story.

kite005

Some great music. They don't do that anymore really much.

Carol Anne Lloyd

Brilliant musician

Andre White

I was living in his hometown of Washington DC at the time and the news swept through the town like the president had just been killed! Very sad day, strangers were hugging each other on the street!

gagibson

I can still remember Marvin crooning “Sexual Healing” back in the big 80s! 👍🏻

Donnis Duplessis

Marvin was a totally awesome singer etc to hit the charts. For a Dad to loose control & do that to his own son is unspeakable. Marvin will be remembered as a great for decades to come. Love❤️ his music!!

Jackie

I heard it through the grapevine!

Neville Thomas

Sometimes we do things without thinking by acting impulsively and then regret it later, sometimes for the rest of our lives, the trick is to be aware of this phenomenon in our daily lives, it can save us a lot of stress and sorrow.