Talented singer/songwriter whose music reflected an uncommon social awareness; he was shot to death by his father in 1984. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Gaye, “Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.,” payable to Phyllis Tate for $300.00, October 29, 1979. Memo line indicates the check is for a loan. Check is housed in a hard-plastic PSA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a bisecting vertical fold and a couple light bank stamps to body, trivially affecting middle initial. R&R COA.
