Singer Marvin Gaye Gets Postage Stamp

Columnists, Kim's Kronicles — By on July 19, 2019 at 8:43 pm
Inside and Cover photo- Ron Brewington, an icon of the African American community, shown at a recent dedication of a post office named after Marvin Gaye, was instrumental in the publication of the Marvin Gaye stamp. Photos by Kim Webster.

Inside and Cover photo- Ron Brewington, an icon of the African American community, shown at a recent dedication of a post office named after Marvin Gaye, was instrumental in the publication of the Marvin Gaye stamp. Photos by Kim Webster.

By Kim Webster

Los Angeles CA – A long time coming but the wait is over.  Vocalist, songwriter, producer, instrumentalist Marvin Gaye has a Commemorative Forever Stamp! Ron Brewington, VP of the Motown Alumni Association, and icon of the African American community, initiated the request for the Marvin Gaye Stamp many years ago.

Family, friends and fans gathered at the Greek Theater to unveil the stamp on Marvin’s 80th birthday, April 2nd.  Mary Wilson (Supremes) was Mistress of Ceremonies.   Marvin’s video rendition of the National Anthem played as the Edwards Air Force Base Honor Guard presented the Colors.

Nona Gaye and Zola Gaye. Photo by Kim Webster.

Nona Gaye and Zola Gaye. Photo by Kim Webster.

Zeola Gaye (Marvin’s sister) said “he couldn’t have gotten a better present.”  His daughter Nona referred to the letter that she will mail with her dad’s stamp attached as “heavenly deliveries.”  Kenny Lattimore performed “How Sweet it is To Be Loved By You” and the dance song of all time “Got To Give it Up.”  Howard Hewitt dedicated a heart felt ballad.  Remarks from Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Kadir Nelson, who created artistry for the stamp, Marvin Gaye III, Gary R. Barksdale – Chief Postal Inspector U S Postal Service and Ken Snavely Los Angeles District Manager made the event informative and joyful.  The Marvin Gaye Forever Stamp is available now at your local post office.

Ted Lange. Photo By Kim Webster.

Actor Ted Lange. Photo By Kim Webster.

 

(L-R) Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Marvin Gaye III, Ken Snavely, Nona Gaye, Zeola Gaye, Antwaun Gaye, Gary R. Barksdale and Mary Wilson. Photo by Kim Webster.

(L-R) Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Marvin Gaye III, Ken Snavely, Nona Gaye, Zeola Gaye, Antwaun Gaye, Gary R. Barksdale and Mary Wilson. Photo by Kim Webster.

 

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