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MARVIN GAYE  

I also remember the moment I heard the news of Marvin Gaye's tragic death. What I did not know was that in the midst of his popularity and success, is that he was a tortured soul.

This paper is about the life of Marvin Gaye..

The lyrics of Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues" are strangely prophetic. See how this funk-filled song from 1971 still has an impact today...

Marvin Gaye was gone too soon, but thankfully his music lives on forever.

The series returns with a look at the man who brought us "Sexual Healing" and "Mercy Mercy Me" among many others, Marvin Gaye...

Legendary R&B crooner Marvin Gaye, was one of the most talented and soulful artist of our time. Not only was he a gifted singer, he also played piano and drums. Additionally, he produced and arranged songs for other artists.

I don't think there's a person alive over the age of 35 that doesn't know about the legendary Marvin Gaye. I realize that it's been over two decades since his father senselessly snuffed out his life, but Gaye's music lives on.

There is a DVD out with 16 live performances of Marvin Gaye and acapella croons. Read my review of my all-time favorite R&B artist.

A closer into whether or not the belief that a man is not suppose to cry is based on the truth or a misconception.

I love R&B music and these five men are the ones I can count on to put out stellar music again and again. Check out why I dig them so much.

R. Kelly is on top of the world, his world. Forget his problems in the past and focus on this: Kelly recently said in a magazine interview that he compares himself to Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, Marvin Gaye, and to top it off, the heroic Martin Luther King Jr.

Mixing up James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Jackie Wilson, Teddy Pendergrass, and some of his own wiseass persona, Eddie Murphy's portrayal of Jimmy leaps off the screen both in his scorching numbers (his proto-rap is a killer) and dialogue scenes.

This article examines the impact of African-American music

A breakdown of Diana Ross' greatest recorded and filmed work, as well as, work that should be avoided.

In Addition To Basketball And Musical Skills Cummings Is A Multimedia All-Star

The Funk Brothers were responsible for all of the backround music for Motown.

Let me remind you before I get started that this list will only contain collective bands, and will not contain any solo artists or duets, Let me also tell you that this list is purely my personal opinion, but it is an educated and experienced opinion.

Is your sweetheart a music lover? Do you really want to make it a special Valentine's Day this year? If so, you are in luck, because this is a list of ten great Valentine's Day gifts for the music lover!

Hip Hop is at a crossroads and its time to take a look at the best of the genre.

A review of Diana Ross' 2006 album I LOVE YOU. A collection of love ballads, this safe collection fails to excite listeners -- fans will be slightly disappointed, and she will not gain new listeners with her tame, stale sound.

Skeptics are many and few know the true colors behind music and it's melody. Taylor managed a major win with his new Album and you can bank on it.

Op-ed piece I wrote on the usage of sampling in Hip-Hop production, rebutting an article from AllHipHop.com

Op-ed piece about the dreaded "old school music vs new school music" discussion.

Review of Mos Def's "The New Danger" review

Get ready for a new style of music Whomp Modern Soul. Taylor Hicks is about to set the music world on fire. And it is just what the music world needs. Bring it on Taylor.

Sam DeWitt is the lead singer and general frontman for the Denver-based group Lazyface. Featuring strong songwriting, DeWitt's soulful vocals, jagged guitar lines and compelling piano work, Lazyface's recent release, Smile...

After who knows how many years of anxiously awaiting a new album from Robin Thicke, salivating fans rejoice over one of the best albums of the year. Put on your seatbelts guys and girls; this is a wild and crazy ride.

Mayer returns from his blues adventure to make a glossy, mature new album.

Dion had a string of hits in the early 1960s that are still favorites on many music lists and oldies stations.

On Thursday, the man who wrote the "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" song was reported dead until he started calling the press. Read this and learn how to properly choose a lie to impress women.

Through the decades, James Taylor has remained true to himself, creating songs with artful lyrics and melodies that are rich and soothing. In his successful career, James Taylor has produced many popular songs, but these hits stand out in particular.

Johnnie Taylor was a prolific artist in the 1960's and 1970's, and has an impressive discography, but he is lesser known than some of his contemporaries. Here is some music you should check out.

Mary J. Blige's debut album "What's the 411?" hit the airwaves in 1992. Over the years, she has recorded many albums. The world has watched her grow and mature into the musical icon that she is today.

Love John Mayer? His new album is due out soon, but in the meantime, get your fix by reading about his top ten songs to date.

My all-time favorite songs by Stevie Wonder.

Pictures in the bedroom are a huge turn off, especially if they are of parents, ex-girlfriends/boyfriends or children.

The stage is low, and everyone is a star.

Concert posters, those awe-inspiring pictures of yesterday can now be obtained online without a special trip to a record store like in the 1970s and 1980s.

A brief bio of Dick Clark and the show "American Bandstand"-why it became popular, some little known trivia and facts

Top 10 Songs of the 1950's lists the Billborad Top Ten Hits year by year. This article also offers some tidbits of music history from the fifties decade.

Top 10 songs of the 1960s, 60s hits, 1960s hits, 60s hit songs, 60s top songs, top songs from the sixties

Neither disco, Watergate, smiley faces, or Debby Boone could keep the 1970s from producing some memorable songs.

This article lists the Billboard Top Ten Songs as well as the top ten singles of the 1970's year by year. It also offers the Song of the Year, music from the top grossing movies and some little known facts about the decade.

Do you remember the hits of the 60's and 70's? Many of them were recorded on the Motown record label which Berry Gordy had founded himself. Find out how Gordy made his way to the top by reading this informative artcle today!

Motown Records produced songs that, forty years after hitting the charts, still get played all the time. Some great songs, though, have gotten lost over time

Have you ever wondered how a song makes the play list at a classic rock station? There is a bad rumor going around that all of the music is picked by computers, but there's strong evidence it has everything to do with this Rock God...

The Chinese astrological system is based on the year of birth, not the month. Studying this ancient form can lead to self-discovery. Here are some essential facts and information on Chinese zodiac signs, highlighting the first six.

On Thanksgiving evening, 1975, Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Rick Danko decided to grace their fans to something special.

Interview with Evan Dando on his first solo release, Baby I'm Bored

Throughout his life, Barry Danielian has asked the truth-seeking questions that artists quite often do. While speaking with Barry one can gather that his underlying answer to those philosophical questions is music.