Talented singer/songwriter whose music reflected an uncommon social awareness; he was shot to death by his father in 1984. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out by Gaye and signed “Marvin P. Gaye Jr.,” payable to Bob Christopher for $2558.14, May 6, 1976. In the lower left corner of the check, Gaye has written “car payment.” In fine condition, with two vertical folds, one through a letter of the signature, cancellation stamp near, but not touching the clean signature area. R&R COA.