The Day the Music Died: Marvin Gaye

Once Upon A Crime | True Crime

Esther Ludlow

True Crime, Society & Culture, Crime, Truecrime, Criminology, History, Criminals

4.6 • 5K Ratings

🗓️ 2 August 2016

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

This series uncovers the haunting stories of iconic musicians whose lives were cut short by violence or shrouded in mystery. In Chapter One, we delve into the heartbreaking murder of Marvin Gaye, the soulful voice behind classics like What’s Going On and Sexual Healing.

At the height of his fame, Marvin struggled with personal demons, fame, and a volatile relationship with his father—tensions that would ultimately lead to his tragic death just one day before his 45th birthday. We explore his rise to superstardom, the turmoil behind the scenes, and the chilling events that unfolded in his final moments.

📚 Sources used in this episode:

– Marvin Gaye: My Brother by Frankie Gaye

– Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye by David Ritz

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0:00.0	This podcast details true crime cases.
0:03.0	It contains adult themes and may contain descriptions of violence.
0:06.0	It is not intended for children.
0:08.0	Listener discretion is advised.
0:11.0	Thank you for joining me for today's episode of Once Upon a Crime.
0:19.0	People have long been fascinated by celebrity
0:22.2	crime. Somehow it seems more dramatic when people we've seen on screen or in front of adoring
0:26.6	crowds are connected to crimes. And in most countries, and certainly in America, our musical
0:32.2	stars are idolized, perhaps even more than movie or TV stars. Maybe it's because music provides an emotional response.
0:39.4	We might remember a particular time of our life for a special person when we hear a certain
0:43.0	song, or because it helps to take us away for a while from our everyday problems.
0:48.5	Or maybe we're awed by the talent it takes to create hit songs.
0:51.6	When our musical stars are taken from us suddenly and too soon, it comes
0:55.1	as a big shock that always takes us by surprise. Many seem to leave us far too young for many
1:00.5	reasons. It's certainly true that drugs have claimed many of our brightest musical stars,
1:05.0	from Elvis Presley to Jimmy Hendricks, to Whitney Houston, and many more besides. But more shocking
1:10.2	still are our musical icons who were gone too soon,
1:13.5	either as victims of crimes or other mysterious circumstances.
1:17.9	Join me over the next few episodes for a series called The Day the Music Died,
1:22.0	as I relate stories of the tragic endings of musical icons.
1:27.0	Episode 9, Chapter 1, Marvin Gay.
1:34.5	I'd like to dedicate this episode to my mother, Maria Sikoro Sanchez, who was also taken
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