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Gaye's Early Life
- Marvin Gaye's youth was marked by conflict with his abusive father.
- He joined the Air Force to escape, but was discharged due to claimed mental problems.
The Marquis and Bo Diddley
- After returning to Washington D.C., Gaye formed a doo-wop group, the Marquis.
- Bo Diddley mentored them, producing their first single.
Harvey and the Moonglows
- Harvey Fuqua mentored the Marquis, emphasizing breath control and a softer singing style.
- The group was renamed Harvey and the Moonglows, featuring Gaye.