Chapter 01 — Today in music
On a day like today April 2
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1939
Marvin Gaye is born, the prince of soul who wanted to know what was going on
Marvin Gaye was born in Washington D.C., son of a stern preacher and owner of Motown's silkiest voice. From the duets with Tammi Terrell to the manifesto of "What's Going On" and the eroticism of "Sexual Healing", his art covered the whole human spectrum. He died one day before this very anniversary.
Marvin Gaye
1947
Emmylou Harris is born, American music's most sought-after harmony
Emmylou Harris was born in Alabama, discovered by Gram Parsons and turned, after his death, into the guardian of cosmic country. Her silver voice has accompanied Dylan, Neil Young and Mark Knopfler, and her own records, from "Pieces of the Sky" to "Wrecking Ball", are a canon of rural elegance.
Emmylou Harris
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