Marvin Gaye, my brother - Frankie Gaye

Marvin Gaye's life and brilliant career were cut tragically short on April 1
1984
one day before his 45th birthday
when he was shot and killed by his own father. Now
for the first time ever
Marvin Gaye's story is told in intimate detail by a member of his own family. Frankie and Marvin Gaye were close from childhood until Marvin's death. Frankie was at Marvin's side when he died
and only Frankie heard his deathbed confession. Full of never-before-told personal anecdotes
this book takes you behind the scenes from Marvin's childhood
through his spectacular success at Motown and then Columbia
his stormy relationships with women
and finally to his descent into drugs and despair. The true story of the man behind the beloved music is now available to fans old and new. Includes great photos throughout
a helpful index
and a timeline of important events in Marvin's life.