Now that I've gotten my April Fool's prank post out of the way, back to giving you readers what y'all surf over here for. This one is making me feel my age.
It was 30 years ago today on April 1, 1984 when I and the rest of America learned that the story we were hearing about iconic soul singer Marvin Gaye being shot to death by his father on the eve of his 45th birthday was not an April Fool's Day joke, but was tragically true. .
Marvin was just 44 years old when he was shot twice by his father at 11:38 AM PST after intervening in a argument his parents were having. His wounds were fatal ones, and he was pronounced dead at 1:01 PM PST once he arrived at the hospital
It's 30 years later, and I find myself wondering what Marvin's music would sound like if he was still around and still writing songs today. The ones he did write are still as relevant today as when he penned them back in the 60's and 70s'. 'Sexual Healing' is probably responsible for some of my readers being here today .
And he's one of the few singers who put their own spin on the national anthem as he did at the 1983 NBA All Star game in Los Angeles and made it a memorable.
Rest in Power, Marvin. You're still missed.
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