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Marvin Gaye

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Marvin Gaye

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Auction Date:2011 Oct 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Popular soul and R&B singer-songwriter (1939–1984) who was one of Motown’s most successful artists during that label’s heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, recording such hits as ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)’ and ‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine.’ A day before his 45th birthday, Gaye was shot and killed by his father during an argument over a business matter. TLS signed “Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date [circa 1983]. Gaye sends a memo to his “Employees and Friends.” In part: “Words cannot express how thankful I am for your dedication and hard work which has made this tour a success to this point. Your cooperation is highly appreciated. We have made a few changes in management as you have well noticed. Mr. Bill Wyatt, my Chief Executive has been replaced by Mr. Andre White. I am sure you will fine Mr. White very capable of handling the responsibilities of this position. I respectfully request that you give him your full cooperation. Also, department heads have been set up in every area for any problem you may encounter. Please see your department head in your area to resolve any problems that you yourself cannot resolve. In the event the department head cannot resolve the problem, your next step is to see, Mr. White, the Chief Executive. This chain of command is expected to be followed at all times. The aforestated rule and the attached set of rules are to be followed. If these rules are not followed, fines will be imposed ranging from $15 to $150 according to the offense. After a third fine has been imposed and paid, any infractions after that time will result in a verbal reprimand my myself or the chief executive. When these procedures have been exhausted, dismissal will be taken into consideration. I sincerely hope it never comes to this point.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds crossing his signature, light creasing and wrinkling, and scattered staining. Accompanied by 12 pages of unsigned itinerary from his 1983 tour (including instrument arrangement fees, hotel room assignments, and a sheet of rules and regulations, including “the use of alcoholic beverages or drugs…on stage $25.00,” and “the sale of any drug is prohibited $150.00,” with the words “and use” interestingly crossed out, and discouraging sexual contact between Gaye’s employees), a bound publication listing concert dates and hotel information, a concert ticket, a very rare musical score by Leslie Drayton, cofounder of Earth Wind and Fire, of Gaye’s #1 single of ‘I Want You,’ and a fan letter. Also accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Gaye’s final concert tour spanned the spring and summer of 1983, and all 17 dates sold out quickly. However, the tour was plagued by Gaye's returning drug addictions and bouts with depression. A fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes workings of Gaye’s final performances.
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