It was on this day in rock history that Marvin Gaye scored his first No.1 single with "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" it would go on a % week run at no. 1.Marvin Gaye has influenced countless musicians since his death in 1984. Everyone from Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake just to name a few. Marvin's life is still celebrated to this day.

Not only do we remember Marvin Gaye as one of the most influential vocalist of all time but we celebrate his music as well.

Check out the video for "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" No. 1 on this day in rock history.

 

 

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