Age, Biography and Wiki
Marvin Yancy (Marvin Jerome Yancy) was born on 31 May, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is a Marvin Jerome Yancy was gospel musician, pastor. Discover Marvin Yancy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?
| Popular As |
Marvin Jerome Yancy |
| Occupation |
Singer-songwriter
record producer
pastor |
| Age |
35 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
31 May 1950 |
| Birthday |
31 May |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1985 |
| Died Place |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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Marvin Yancy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 35 years old, Marvin Yancy height not available right now. We will update Marvin Yancy's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Marvin Yancy's Wife?
His wife is Natalie Cole (m. 1976–1980)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Natalie Cole (m. 1976–1980) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Robert Adam Yancy |
Marvin Yancy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marvin Yancy worth at the age of 35 years old? Marvin Yancy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer-songwriter. He is from United States. We have estimated Marvin Yancy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer-songwriter |
Marvin Yancy Social Network
Timeline
Marvin Jerome Yancy (May 31, 1950 – March 22, 1985) was an American gospel musician, pastor and Grammy-winning record producer, and former pastor of Fountain of Life Baptist Church.
Yancy was born on May 31, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, as Marvin Jerome Yancy, to Reverend Robert Yancy Sr., who was the pastor of Fountain of Life Baptist Church, at the time of his death in 1977, and his mother, Anne.
This was when Marvin stepped into the pastoral role of the church that he led until his death.
Yancy was a graduate of Cooley Vocational High School and went on to graduate from Moody Bible Institute along with The Chicago Bible Institute.
Yancy was one of twelve siblings: he was one of eight brothers, Robert Jr., Kevin, Derrick, Sherwin, Stevie, Darrel, Melvin and Terry, along with four sisters that were in his family, Geraldine, Faye, Judith and Linda.
He started his music career, in 1971, with The Independents, who were an American R&B vocal group.
He began his music career in 1971, with The Independents, who were an American R&B vocal group.
The band disbanded in 1975, and he focused more on helping his spouse Natalie Cole, with recording and writing songs as her record producer.
This was a powerful musical union because she won Grammy Awards for two songs, and they were in the category of Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 18th Annual Awards in 1976 for the song, "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)", and the following year in 1977 at the 19th Annual Awards for the song, "Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)".
Yancy's first marriage was to Natalie Cole on July 31, 1976.
They had a son together, Robert Adam "Robbie" Yancy, who was born on October 14, 1977, but this marriage ended in divorce in 1980.
He was married a second time in 1983, to Saundra Renaire Mays, who was in the choir of his church at the time.
He had one child from this marriage, a daughter Brandy Raquel Yancy.
Also from a previous relationship, he had a son named Marvin Jerome Yancy Jr.
His lone solo album, Heavy Load, was released on January 1, 1985, by Nashboro Records, and it placed at No. 4 on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart.
His only solo release, Heavy Load, was released on January 1, 1985, by Nashboro Records, and this placed at No. 4 on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums.
Marvin Sr. suffered a minor stroke a month before his death from a heart attack on March 22, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois.
He was buried at Lincoln Cemetery in Blue Island.
