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Marvin Gaye · 1978

Marvin Gaye

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 7, 1978Legal⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Billboard reported that Marvin Gaye had filed for personal bankruptcy and bankruptcy protection for his company Right On Productions twice during the year. His financial problems were connected to heavy debts, tax liabilities, and his divorce settlement with Anna Gordy.

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