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1 trivia quiz  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: Marvin Gaye icon
Marvin Gaye was a very gifted soul singer. This quiz pays respects to the one and only, Marvin Gaye.
Tough 10Q
615 plays
Aug 22 04
ralzzz editor
2 trivia quiz  Marvin Gaye and His Life icon
His Music is ageless. He is undisputedly one of the most important music figures of the pop generation. All chart placings are US listings only. Part two will follow soon. Enjoy.
Tough 25Q
561 plays
May 14 03
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Some sample questions from this category:

* What was the birth name of Marvin Gaye?
* On what date was Gaye born in 1939?
* Where in the United States was Gaye born?
* What was Gaye's father known to do for a living?
* What was the name of the doo wop group that Gaye sang with on the street corners of D.C that brought his love of music to life?
* In 1957 Gaye formed his own group, what was this group called?
* Who was the backing singer on their first recording "Wyatt Earp"?
* In 1958 Harvey Fuqua hired Gaye's band to be the latest version of his backing group. What was this group called?
* However, the group broke up and Fuqua moved to Detroit taking Marvin with him, and what other artist?
* Who did she introduce Gaye to at Motown's 1960 Christmas Party?
* Gaye was signed to Motown in 1961, but what was his first role?
* Who did Gaye marry shortly after he began at Motown?
* What was the name of Gaye's first hit in 1962, his fourth single?
* Gaye along with every producer in Motown knocked out hits at a strong rate, he also had dance hits "Hitch Hike" reached number 30 in 1963, but in the same year he released "Can I Get A Witness", where did it chart?
* Gaye preferred romantic and sensual ballads and his first top ten hit was in at number 10, but what song gave him this milestone?
* His song "Try It Baby" reached number 15 in '64, who sang backing vocals?
* Gaye sang a number of 'duets' with female singers. With whom did he sing the song "Once A Upon A Time" ?
* Which of the following did he NOT sing with Tammi Terrell?
* Gaye had his biggest hit of the sixties in 1968 with a song that reached number 1, which song made it to the top?
* What was the name of his 1971 album that had three top ten hits and what was its chart placing?

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