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Marvin Gaye: James Brown
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Marvin attended Cardozo High School, where he studied drums, piano, and guitar. A shy, handsome adolescent, he immersed himself in musical pursuits, often skipping classes to watch singers like James Brown and Jackie Wilson perform at the Howard Theatre. An inconsistent student, he dropped out of school in 1957 and joined the air force, where he hoped to learn how to fly. Once he realized that his unruly temperament was not fit for the military, Marvin wanted out. His honorable discharge (1957), read: "Marvin Gay cannot adjust to regimentation and authority." He did achieve one milestone while serving in the Air Forcehe lost his virginity to a prostitute. This experience unleashed an internal struggle between physical desire and moral reserve that bedeviled him throughout his adult life.
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BET J celebrates the end of each week with a festive two-hour program jammed packed with the hottest concerts from your favorite artists, including Maze, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, The Isley Brothers and many more! Viewers don't need a concert ticket to enjoy the most memorable music events of all time because BET J grants the prestige of front row access! The list of featured concert episodes includes Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. Friday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m.; Mandrell. Friday, February 2 at 9:00 p.m.; The Temptations. Friday, February 9 at 8:00 p.m.; The Isley Brothers.
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"Tammi Terrell, who started with James Brown, combines with Marvin Gaye to form the most professional and enjoyable male-female act in the business," said Bill. Their recent smash hits are "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Your Precious Love." Tammi and Marvin come directly from appearances on the "Tonight Show" and "The Joey Bishop Show."
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This one-hour special features exclusive interviews and archival footage from some of Marvin Gaye's biggest television performances including "The Dinah Shore Show," "American Bandstand" and "Hollywood A Go-Go." It ... features the long-lost live concert footage from the documentary film "Save The Children" featuring Gaye with several Funk Brothers including James Jamerson, as well as recently uncovered footage from Gaye's 1918 concert in Belgium.
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