Marv Johnson
1938–1993 (age 55)
Singer
Biography
Marv Johnson recorded the breakout hit "Come to Me" for Berry Gordy's fledgling label, helping to launch the Motown era with a smooth, soulful delivery that crossed racial and regional boundaries.
He remained a bridge between R&B and pop, his warm tenor reminding listeners that music can both soothe and uplift, and his career inspired many who followed him into the studio.