Marvin Gaye Drive Unveiled in Detroit Ahead of Juneteenth Festivities

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s seminal album “What’s Going On,” a street in Detroit has been named “Marvin Gaye Drive.” The street namin…

’s seminal album “What’s Going On,” a street in Detroit has been named “Marvin Gaye Drive.”

Located between Monica St. and W. Outer Drive, Marvin Gaye Drive marks the corner of the house where Gaye lived during the conceptualization of his 1971 album “What’s Going On.” The album cover for the iconic record was shot in the backyard of that home.

 

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