American singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye (1939âÂÂ1984) is the recipient of various accolades. Known for helping to shape the Motown sound during the 1960s and 1970s, he was nicknamed "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".
During his lifetime, he received a number of nominations and awards in ceremonies such as Billboard Number-One Awards, American Music Awards, Cash Box Awards, NAACP Image Award and ASCAP Awards. Gaye achieved two Grammy Awards from 12 nominations, and received an additional Lifetime Achievement Award.
Marvin Gaye has been admitted into a number of halls and walks of fame, including Rock and Roll, NAACP, Songwriters and Grammy Hall of Fame, as well as the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Rock Walk. In addition, many organizations have posthumously bestowed Gaye with tributes, including a stamp dedicated by the United States Postal Service in 2019, and a special tribute on the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors. In 2017, Sirius XM named him Artist of the Year.
Outside of his work in music, he received a Moon Lady Award for helping underprivileged children. In 1972, Billboard honored him with a Trendsetter Award for "promoting the cause of ecology through thought-provoking message songs". He was also condecorated by Kennedy Center Honors and with a keys to the city by then Washington mayor, Walter Washington.