The Journey of Marvin Gaye

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Which record label did Marvin Gaye accuse of editing and remixing his album without his consent?

Motown

What did Marvin Gaye compare his unfinished album to?

An unfinished Pablo Picasso painting

Where did Marvin Gaye relocate to under the advice of music promoter Freddy Cousaert?

Ostend, Belgium

What did Marvin Gaye do while staying in Ostend, Belgium?

Shied away from heavy drug use and began exercising

Who eventually convinced Marvin Gaye to sign with CBS Records?

Larkin Arnold

When did Marvin Gaye start the short-lived Heavy Love Affair tour?

June–July 1981

According to Marvin Gaye's personal attorney, what did he describe Gaye's Ostend period as?

The best thing that ever happened to Marvin

What did Marvin Gaye vow not to do after accusing Motown of editing and remixing his album?

Record any more music for Motown

What did Motown allegedly do to the album art of Marvin Gaye's album?

Altered it without his request

What did Motown allegedly remove from the album title of Marvin Gaye's album?

The question mark

Why did Marvin Gaye accuse Motown of editing and remixing the album without his consent?

Motown wanted to alter the album art

What did Marvin Gaye compare his unfinished album to?

An unfinished painting

Where did Marvin Gaye relocate to under the advice of music promoter Freddy Cousaert?

Ostend, Belgium

What positive changes did Marvin Gaye make during his time in Ostend, Belgium?

He regained personal confidence

What did Marvin Gaye's personal attorney describe his Ostend period as?

The best thing that ever happened to Marvin

Who was able to convince Marvin Gaye to sign with CBS Records?

Larkin Arnold

When did Marvin Gaye start the short-lived Heavy Love Affair tour?

June–July 1981

What did Marvin Gaye vow not to do after accusing Motown of editing and remixing the album without his consent?

Record any more music

What did Motown do to the album title that Marvin Gaye requested?

Removed a question mark

What did Marvin Gaye accuse Motown of doing to the album release?

Releasing it without his consent

Why did Marvin Gaye accuse Motown of editing and remixing his album without his consent?

All of the above

Where did Marvin Gaye relocate to under the advice of music promoter Freddy Cousaert?

Ostend, Belgium

During his time in Ostend, Belgium, what positive changes did Marvin Gaye make in his life?

He began exercising

Why did Marvin Gaye's personal attorney describe his time in Ostend as 'the best thing that ever happened to Marvin'?

He regained personal confidence

Who was able to convince Marvin Gaye to sign with CBS Records?

Larkin Arnold

When did Marvin Gaye start the Heavy Love Affair tour?

June–July 1981

What did Marvin Gaye vow not to do after accusing Motown of editing and remixing his album?

Record any more music for Motown

What did Motown allegedly do to the album art of Marvin Gaye's album?

Altered the album art

What did Marvin Gaye compare his unfinished album to?

An unfinished painting by Pablo Picasso

Under whose advice did Marvin Gaye relocate to Ostend, Belgium?

Freddy Cousaert

Which band held their first recording session as a fully functioning, self-contained band in January 1967?

The Monkees

What was the name of the Monkees' debut single released in September 1966?

All of Your Toys

Who released the Monkees' second album 'More of the Monkees' without the band's knowledge?

Their record label

What upset Nesmith and Tork when they were on tour in January 1967?

The release of their second album

What was the cover art of the Monkees' second album 'More of the Monkees'?

A composite of pictures of the band

Who was involved in an intense argument with Nesmith and Kirshner?

Colgems lawyer Herb Mo

What did the Monkees have to do in order to get a copy of their second album?

Buy it from a record store

Which of the following songs was NOT recorded during the Monkees' first recording session as a fully functioning band?

More of the Monkees

What did the Monkees find amateurish about the cover art of their second album?

The lack of creativity

What did Kirshner do without the band's knowledge regarding the release of their second album?

Release the album

Discover the Life of Marvin Gaye: From the Air Force to Superstardom. Test your knowledge on the early experiences and struggles that shaped the legendary singer's journey to success. Explore his time in the Air Force, his encounters with adversity, and the pivotal moments that led to his rise as a music icon.

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