Findings
| When | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin Gaye's second wife, Janis Hunter, described an abusive and volatile relationship in her memoir After the Dance. She recalled that Gaye, while under the influence of cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms, became enraged and held a kitchen knife to her throat. Gaye also acknowledged in a 1983 interview that he had threatened Hunter with a knife after their separation. | Source | |
| 1971 | The album "What's Going On" was directly influenced by his brother's experiences in Vietnam and the social unrest of the period. The album also deals with topics like racism, violence, imperialism, poverty, and environmental issues. | Source |
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