Tupacs writings to join MLK, Jackson papers at AUC Sep 26, 2009
I think that he was the Marvin Gaye of his time ... He was tormented like Marvin Gaye. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Greer says New Orleans was best possible option Sep 25, 2009
The Ohio Players, John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Marvin Gaye were among the performers who got him hooked. Greer said he has long been fascinated by other aspects of New Orleans as well, from the food to the old architecture to the festivals and the way people interact. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Malibu's Music Corner (3) Sep 20, 2009
" Film crews tape the overall scene and Shwayze carries around a handheld flip-cam to get up close and personal shots.Shwayze, 23, grew up with his grandparents Candace Bowen, a film producer and founder of the local Women in Film's monthly networking breakfast meetings, and Howard Ferguson in Point Dume, where the rapper was brought up on the music of James Brown, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations and Smokey Robinson.Twenty-nine-year-old Cisco Adler is the son of Lou Adler, a prominent music... (Malibu Times, CA)
Rewind to a funkier time Sep 18, 2009
The album features hard-to-find tracks from Bobby Womack; Marvin Gaye; Earth, Wind and Fire; Solomon Burke; Roy Ayers; and dozens more. They're all the best songs from blaxploitation films,'' Baker says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Vulnerable country rockers' cautionary tales of love Sep 16, 2009
He leaves that to the truthfulness of wistful songs such as If You Ever Get Famous, rugged tales such as the street survival of Union Street, sharp lines such as Jesus walked on the water but so did Marvin Gaye and a voice that takes you along with it rather than pointing out the way. Yeah, David Gray can write a song. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Scotch & Sirloin: 40 years and still cooking Sep 12, 2009
Rowan & Martin s Laugh-In and Gomer Pyle, USMC kept television audiences laughing and the Beatles and Marvin Gaye were topping the music charts. A lot has changed in 40 years especially the price of gas. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Daft Punk to rock 'DJ Hero' Sep 12, 2009
Two original "megamixes' will include Daft Punk hits like Around the World and underground favorites such as Underground Rules the Nation.Developer FreeStyleGames has also created a special in-game venue inspired by their live shows. "It's the next best thing to being at a Daft Punk concert," says Tim Riley, vice president of music affairs for publisher Activision. DJ Hero will also have11 exclusive in-game mixes from the group, including two signature Daft Punk "Megamixes" that include hits... (USA Today -- Tech)
Jay-Z Should Rap About Marriage Sep 12, 2009
Marvin Gaye If I could build my whole world around you I'd make your eyes the morning sun I'd put so much love where there is sorrow I'd put joy where there's never been love And I'd give my love to you To keep for the rest of your life And happiness would surely be ours And that would be all right, oh yes it would. Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009. (Slate)
John Legend not your typical pop star Sep 11, 2009
Thus far in his career, Legend has been more a critical darling than a pop-chart hitmaker -- but that's to be expected from a guy whose music harkens back to Marvin Gaye rather than rolling with the trends of today. "I'm always paying attention to what's on the radio; I always know what's going on; I know what artists are doing," Legend says. (Fresno Bee)
Motown turns 50, but the partys far from over Sep 8, 2009
Paul Sancya / AP file45s and photographs, including Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder in photo at right, are on display at the Motown Museum gallery in Detroit ... What would have become of their musical careers had Motown not blazed a trail with the likes of Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and The Four Tops. (MSNBC -- News)
Labor-intensive lineup Sep 3, 2009
The leading trombonist has performed with some of the biggest jazz and soul giants, including Duke Ellington, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie and Marvin Gaye. "I like to get off to the hometowns of some of these great jazz musicians," says the Dr. Ron Myers, artistic director of the festival, jazz pianist and trumpeter, "to honor these musicians where they were born.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Motown Records Celebrates 50th Anniversary Sep 3, 2009
What would have become of their musical careers had Motown not blazed a trail with the likes of Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and The Four Tops. "There were just so many amazing artists that came through. It was such a surge," said singer-songwriter Jewel, whose recently released collection of original lullabies includes Motown influences. (W-USA News, DC)
Couple Coordinates Quassy 'MusicFest'to Benefit Early Breast Cancer Detection Sep 2, 2009
Former band member Felix Cavaliere once described The Rascals as having the voice of Marvin Gaye, the piano playing of Ray Charles, the organ playing of Jimmy Smith, production values of Phil Spector and the song-writing abilities of The Beatles. With an infectious blend of rock and soul, the group provided the soundtrack to the 60s, churning out the number-one hits "Good Lovin'," "Groovin'" and "People Got to Be Free," plus a long string of Top-40 favorites like "A Beautiful Morning," "How Can... (Voices, CT)
BLACKsummers' Night Sep 2, 2009
Social politics is not anathema Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield showed that 40 years ago but most of the time we're talking love songs, relationship songs, heartbreak and seduction songs, sung in non-hectoring, rarely urgent tones. So if you're not on board with that you're not going to get why some of us have been impatient for nearly a decade, waiting for the return of Maxwell, who along with D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Angie Stone revived the art of soul in the '90s. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A Young Jay-Z Describes His Early Influences Aug 25, 2009
In 1998 interview, Jigga cites Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway as early inspirations. by Kyle Anderson. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Aug 20, 2009
Tonight @ Yoshi's: With his allusions to Prince and Marvin Gaye, Van Hunt's self-titled debut drew a fusillade of positive stories and exulting reviews upon its 2004 release ... Van Hunt Tonight @ Yoshi's: With his allusions to Prince and Marvin Gaye, Van Hunt's. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
R. Kelly's Untitled Features Yodeling, Break-Up Ballads, More Aug 19, 2009
" Speaking of which, Kelly escorted his crowd down to the basement to his lab later in the night. There's no vocal booth he records everything right at his keyboard, he said, the way Marvin Gaye did. There's a note on the wall that reminds him he has to finish the five songs he worked on with Michael Jackson before his death. Another note says that Good News is the name of Kelly's upcoming stepping album. When asked why he has a big mirror right beside his keyboard, he explained that sometimes... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Diana: a story of sex, song and treachery Aug 13, 2009
Ross, he suggests, was prepared to sleep with whomever would further her career - first Smokey Robinson, himself an incorrigible womaniser, then the producer and songwriter Brian Holland - until she landed the boss himself, a man whom Marvin Gaye once described as 'the horniest man in Detroit ... For her part, Ross, he suggests, was prepared to sleep with whomever would further her career - first Sm 00004000 okey Robinson, himself an incorrigible womaniser, then the producer and songwriter Brian... (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Hip-hop dance party at Jacob’s Pillow Aug 8, 2009
With songs by, among others, Marvin Gaye and Nina Simone, the dancers keep grooving to a steady beat: It was disco fever all over again. The charming Dinita Askew and the sassy, witty Melanie Cotton danced with constant sanguinity, their inner joy spilling out. (Boston Globe)
Best bets: Julie & Julia heats up theaters Aug 3, 2009
The singer calls R&B music a great storytelling tool for love and lists Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross among his influences. Dont be surprised if this rising singer gives Maxwell some competition (On sale Aug. 4). (MSNBC -- News)
Daisy Bakers subject of lawsuit Jul 23, 2009
Songs by Marvin Gaye, Prince, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Chris Isaak were among six performed at the nightclub in February 2007 and December 2008 without permission from the copyright holders, according to a suit filed July 21 in U.S. District Court in Albany. The lawsuit seeks between $750 and $30,000 in damages for each of the six alleged copyright infringements. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Maxwell Enters Billboard Top 200 at #1 With Long-Awaited New Album BLACKsummers'night Jul 16, 2009
"BLACKsummers'night evokes the complex late '70s albums of Marvin Gaye, when the singer was making his most deeply personal music" - Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune. "Few modern singers put so much soul and feeling into such righteous grooves"- Matt Pais, Metromix. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
- Life Out Here: Legacy isn’t all it could have been 0 Jul 15, 2009
Life Out Here: Legacy isn t all it could have been - Imperial Valley Press Online - Our Opinion. Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 1:57:55 am. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Man in the Moon Jul 13, 2009
There are five Forest Lawn cemeteries in the greater Los Angeles area, the viewing audience was helpfully informed by reporters and commentators on all the networks and cable channels; this one is in the Hollywood Hills, and is the resting place of Lucille Ball, Marvin Gaye, Bette Davis, and many other stars. The parade of passing never ends; a month ago, David Carradine was buried there. (New Yorker)
"(MJ) Was Going to Pass the Torch to Me" Jul 9, 2009
Michael Jackson, like Ronald Isley, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and Luther Vandross (among others) are singular talents. If you don't have the 'voice' and the moves or can create new ones that transcend what the public has already seen--there is NOTHING to be passed down. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
PICK OF THE WEEK: Regina Spektor's 'Laughing With' Jul 8, 2009
I Wanna Be Where You Are Marvin Gaye. A spare, soulful, smoothly crooned rendition radiates an aura of elegance and intimacy. (USA Today -- Life)
Michael Jackson Answers Fan Questions In 1996 Thailand Interview Jul 7, 2009
" As a child working with his brothers in the Jackson 5, he had the chance to work with everyone from his good friend Diana Ross to Marvin Gaye. And, in this 1996 interview, he said the environment on the Motown label "was very friendly" and recalled some of his favorite memories from that period in his life. "Marvin Gaye used to come to my house at least twice a week to play basketball with my brothers," he recalled. "Stevie Wonder would come by for gatherings and parties. I would go to the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Fashion/Shopping Blog Jul 5, 2009
About this Blog Runway Ready spotlights cool (local and online) places to shop, sales, new businesses, fashion news and trends, celebrity gossip, relationship advice, diet and exercise, along with tips about jewelry, lingerie, cosmetics, salons, and more. Do you have a sale or a new product to promote. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Did Michael Jackson's Death Save His Reputation? Jul 4, 2009
I'm old enough to have seen the arrival of the Jackson 5, not as the last great Motown band -- which it seems today in retrospect -- but, initially, as a kind of novelty act, a Barry Gordy Hail Mary to try to prop up his musical empire as his established acts (the Temptations, Smokey and the Miracles, the Supremes) grew older, and the most talented acts (Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder) began to rebel under his heavy thumb. It is also largely forgotten that the Jacksons weren't alone as... (ABC News -- Business)
James Howard Kunstler on Michael Jackson as America Jul 2, 2009
The Man in the Mirror - Clusterfuck Nation. Clusterfuck Nation Comment on Current Events by the Author of "The Long Emergency". (Harper's Magazine)
Waddell Ready To Test The Water In The UFA Talent Pool Jul 2, 2009
Wow you guys are really reaching back with the music I d enjoy it except I ve been on an almost exclusive MJ bender since last Thursday (except my Pandora station, which is some MJ and some similar - like Marvin Gaye s Got to Give It Up playing right now). NASA Control. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ne-Yo Recalls Meeting 'Down-To-Earth, Cool' Michael Jackson Jun 29, 2009
" The two were trying to . For Ne-Yo, the opportunity was a dream come true he learned to sing after his mother gave him a copy of Off the Wall. "[My mother] used to listen to a lot of heavier-voiced artists like Tendy Pendergrass or Marvin Gaye," Ne-Yo explained. "I didn't have that growing up. I had a tight, nasal-tinged voice, so I hated to sing. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The King of Pop is dead - who is the heir? Jun 29, 2009
As we watched Usher mature, his music and persona had a tasteful sexual overtone reminiscent of Marvin Gaye. That's great to sell out a show full of women, but will not lift Usher to the heights of stardom of Jackson. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Jackson Was A Study In Black And White Jun 29, 2009
Is Danyel Smith too young to remember Jackie Robinson, or Hank Aaron, or Arthur Ashe, or Wilt Chamberlain, or Julius Erving, or Magic Johnson, or Michael Jordan, or Charles Barkley, or Cassius Clay aka Muhammed Ali, or Louis Armstrong, or Harry Belafonte, or Chuck Berry, or James Brown, or Ray Charles, or Nat King Cole, or John Coltrane, or Miles Davis, or Aretha Franklin, or Marvin Gaye, or Jimi Hendrix, or Lena Horne, or Etta James, or Quincy Jones, or Wynton Marsalis, or Smokey Robinson, or... (CBS News)
Music demand soars Jun 27, 2009
Pop music history is sprinkled with artists from Elvis Presley to Marvin Gaye whose work earns cash long after they die. When their unexpected deaths make big news, some say thinking about profits might be unseemly, but inevitable. (India Times)
5Top: Jacksons groundbreaking moments Jun 27, 2009
The broadcast drew millions eager to see performances by Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, as well as the highly anticipated reunions of label legends The Supremes, The Miracles and the Jackson 5. But in the end, it was that stole the show. (MSNBC -- Music)
King of Pop leaves the legacy of a boy prince Jun 26, 2009
There was a time when soul and rhythm and blues ruled, when Motown was a dominant force in the record business, when acts such as Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross and the Temptations and the Four Tops and Marvin Gaye were as big in their world as the Beatles and Elvis Presley were in theirs. Michael Jackson, 1958-2009. (MSNBC -- Music)
Obituary: Michael Jackson Jun 26, 2009
With the soulful vocal presence of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder and the dance moves of James Brown, Jackson's appeal crossed both national and racial boundaries. His first break came in 1968, when the Jackson Five signed to the Motown label, and he was just 11 when the group released its first single. (BBC News)
Soul meets hip-hop Jun 25, 2009
Mr. Hamilton, who will perform Friday at Bell Auditorium, has made a career of melding a 1970s soul voice reminiscent of Al Green and Marvin Gaye to the break beats of modern hip-hop. He said his music has both styles. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Everyone is a Winner at Reno's Free Art Fest Jun 24, 2009
"It's Richie Havens' only West Coast date on his tour and it's free. The Funk Brothers played with Marvin Gaye, the Supremes and the Temptations. We're exposing people to genres they may not know much about," she said. Four blocks from Wingfield 00004000 Park is the Nevada Museum of Art, where July's exhibits include Chuck Close and Contemporary Portraiture, and the photography of the German husband-and-wife team of Bernd and Hilla Becher. (Fox News)
Broke as a Joke Jun 16, 2009
How Do You Expect Me to Live on $10 Million a Year. How Do You Expect Me to Live on $10 Million a Year. (Fox News)
Singer Teena Marie pays tribute to New Orleans jazz May 30, 2009
On "Congo Square," Marie pays tribute to artists who inspired her, ranging from Sarah Vaughan and Curtis Mayfield to Marvin Gaye and Billie Holiday. The album borrows its title from a section in New Orleans' French Quarter where slaves were allowed to wear their fancy clothes to dance and sing on Sundays. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
DJ Hero Impressions May 30, 2009
Gorillaz' "Feel Good Inc." vs. Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" ... We also know songs by Beastie Boys, Beck, Blondie, Billy Squire, 50 Cent, Justice, Marvin Gaye, and N.E.R.D. will be included. (IGN PS2)
Artist bio: Erykah Badu May 28, 2009
For fans of: D'Angelo, Sly and the Family Stone, Mary J. Blige, Marvin Gaye. Trivia: "Mama's Gun" is Badu's music, not an AK-47. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Singer Maxwell's and Pretty Wings May 25, 2009
His eclectic musical tastes bring to mind talented soul stirring entertainers like Marvin Gaye, Prince and Sam Cooke. carries a romantic ballad as powerfully as Otis Redding and David Ruffin. (Suite101.com)
VH1 Presents a Slate of All-New Series, Documentaries and Specials for Summer 2009 May 22, 2009
Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lambert-Allen 'American Idol' finale tied up May 20, 2009
Next up, Allen turned to trusty guitar for the Marvin Gaye tune "What's Going On.". Cowell disliked his interpretation, saying it sounded like "three friends in their bedroom strumming along to Marvin Gaye. ... I thought it was too laid-back for a night like this.". (Florida Today)
Kris Allen's 'What's Going On': The Story Behind The Cover May 20, 2009
Allen was able to tap into his emotional side with the Marvin Gaye classic on 'American Idol. . (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kara DioGuardis song could decide Idol May 20, 2009
Kris was ordered to sing the Marvin Gaye anti-war classic Whats Goin On, and he played to his strengths by breaking out the acoustic guitar ... It was like three friends in their bedroom strumming along to Marvin Gaye, Simon added, and predictably awarded the round to Adam to raise the stakes. (MSNBC -- Race)
Adam Lambert And Kris Allen Have Final 'American Idol' Showdown May 20, 2009
" For Allen, Fuller picked Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On. " Seated on a chair, strumming his guitar, Allen gave the iconic Rest song a jammy, 1960s folk vibe, accompanied by funky Latin percussion and a laid-back, coffeehouse groove. Randy said the song was a perfect choice for our turbulent times and praised the vocal but feared that Allen's arrangement was a bit light for the 7,000-capacity Nokia Theatre. Kara gave props to Allen for being true to himself all along and not playing to the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
American Idol Recap 2009 Finals May 20, 2009
Kris Allen What s Goin On by Marvin Gaye. Like his first song, this one lacked a little soul. (Suite101.com)
American Idol recap: Disappointing finale for Adam Lambert & Kris Allen May 20, 2009
Paula: I know whats going on: You tore that song up and made Marvin Gaye proud ... If Im being honest with you it was like three songs in a bedroom strumming along the Marvin Gaye. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
First DJ Hero Details May 19, 2009
So you're not just DJing "Feel Good Inc." by Gorillaz ; you're mixing it with "Heard it Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye ... Gorillaz' "Feel Good Inc." vs. Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". (IGN PS2)
Man fatally shot at entrance to Beverly Center... May 19, 2009
Marvin Gaye wasn't so fortunate. Maybe his father was gravitating towards rap. (The Drudge Report)
A Facelift Planned For The Historic Howard Theatre May 15, 2009
James Brown, Lionel Hampton, Marvin Gaye all performed regularly at the Howard, the theater is part of the "Save our America's Treasures" program as one of the 500 treasures in the country. Meanwhile, Blues Guitar Player Bobby Parker is looking forward to the sounds of jazz coming back to the Shaw neighborhood. (W-USA News, DC)
Konotey Ahulu at the Caribbean Centre May 15, 2009
Ray Charles, Steve Wonder, James Brown, Louis Armstrong , Count Basie , George Benson , Brook Benton , Church Berry , Fats Domino, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Al Green to mention a few and all the great American musicians. His answer is that they all have at least 3 things in common beginning with the letters A, G, and M which he interprets as AFRICA, GENIUS, and MUSIC. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Vh1/ May 6, 2009
Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Madonna and many more. Learn more at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stevie Wonder as a Musical Icon May 6, 2009
Other Motown artists who performed at the Apollo that same year were Diana Ross and the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Temptations and the Contours. Harmonica in hand, he would awe and woo audiences until his talent and energy brought them to their collective feet and sent them into feverish rounds of applause. (Suite101.com)
Matt walks away from 'Idol,' but 'I'm not kicking myself' May 1, 2009
To sit there, sing a song, and have him say that Marvin Gaye would have been proud to hear my version, that's incredible. I'll never forget that. (USA Today -- Life)
30th Anniversary of the Detroit International Jazz Festival 2009 Edition of the Labor Day Weekend Classic to Celebrate Family Jazz Dynasties and the Detroit Jazz Legacy Apr 30, 2009
Rising star artists in 2009 include vocalist Gretchen Parlato (2004 Thelonious Monk award winner); Alfredo Rodriquez, the stellar pianist recently discovered by Quincy Jones; and vocalist Jose James, who blew the audience away last year as a special guest in the Marvin Gaye tribute. The Detroit International Jazz Festival will continue to encourage young talent not only by inviting college and high school ensembles to showcase, but by giving them opportunities to perform with jazz veterans. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hooray! A Celebrity Has Finally Been Convicted of Murder. Apr 15, 2009
g., ); and celebrities who were themselves murdered (Marvin Gaye, John Lennon, too many gangsta rappers to name). E-mail Timothy Noah at. (Slate)
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Launching Regional 'Motown Idol' Search Apr 15, 2009
Those interested in competing should know that The Contours and the DPO will perform the famous Marvin Gaye hit in E minor. About The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts. (PR Newswire)
Santana: Legalize pot, get back to spirit Apr 11, 2009
spiritual analogies, name-dropping of people like Marvin Gaye and Mother Teresa ... If I was to see him, I would go, "Listen to Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' and John Coltrane, and bring the boys home from the war now, like we did with Vietnam." They're not going to come here. (CNN -- Showbiz)
By gumboot, rain won't stop Bluesfest fans Apr 11, 2009
"When Ben Harper played the Blues Festival [the first time] it was an epiphany. I thought, 'Here's someone of this generation with the qualities of some of the great artists of my generation, like Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye,"' Noble remembered. "I'm chuffed that I would debut that band in this festival.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Detroit Sites Apr 4, 2009
Long before Eminem, Jack White, Ted Nugent, Bob Seger or MC5 put Detroit on the music map, the Motown sound was born there in a modest house at 2648 W. Grand Blvd. That's where Berry Gordy, Jr. opened Hitsville USA and introduced the world to Gladys Knight & The Pips, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and many others. During the Final Four weekend you won't be able to get inside what is now called the -- it's only open in the summer -- but you... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
