How Famous Is Marvin Gaye?
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In Memoriam
1939–1984
Musician
According to our voters, Marvin Gaye is the...
944th most famous person in the world!
Fame by country
Most famous in Netherlands
Marvin Gaye was an influential American soul and R&B singer whose work in the 1960s and 1970s earned him titles like 'Prince of Motown' and 'Prince of Soul'. Known for hits like 'What's Going On' and 'Sexual Healing', his music shaped the sound of Motown and influenced R&B subgenres.
Wins
11
Losses
11
ELO
1514
Most recently Marvin Gaye lost a matchup to Priscilla Presley (#1948) voted by someone from United States.
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Per-country vote breakdown
| Country | Rank | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | #32 | 66.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | #1028 | 50.0% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | #1774 | 30.8% |
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