Marvin Gaye by Sharon Davis
When Marvin Gaye was shot dead in 1984 by his own father, the world lost one of its greatest singers, a man who was one of the most original musical talents of his time. This detailed biography charts his extraordinary and often turbulent career, focusing on his stormy relationship with the record company Tamla Motown and its legendary head Barry Gordy. It follows Marvin's struggle for artistic independence, detailing his successes from singles such as 'Can I Get a Witness?' and 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' to the epoch-making album What's Going On? and beyond.
"A workman-like account of the singer's progress from the Motown hit machine.. until his final days of cocaine craziness" The Independent
Sharon Davis is considered a leading authority of Motown history. She is the author of several books, including Motown: The History, Diana Ross: A Legend in Focus and a series on chart-topping hits of the '60s, '70s and '80s. She is a features editor for Blues and Soul.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840183207 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840183209 |
| Title | Marvin Gaye |
| Author | Sharon Davis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2000-05-11 |
| Number of pages | 369 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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