May 1971
Events
- May 21, 1971Marvin Gaye releases What's Going On album
Marvin Gaye releases What's Going On, a concept album addressing the Vietnam War, poverty, and environmental destruction. It becomes one of the most critically acclaimed albums in American music history.
- May 21, 1971Marvin Gaye releases What's Going On
Against Motown's wishes, Marvin Gaye self-produced and released this concept album addressing the Vietnam War, police brutality, and environmental destruction. It became Motown's best-selling album and is ranked the greatest album ever made by Rolling Stone, transforming R&B into a vehicle for social commentary.