Motown Museum Honoring 50 Years of Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ with Special Events

Marvin Gaye's classic 1971 record, What's Going On, will pass its 50th anniversary on Friday (May 21), and the Motown Museum will honor the date with an array of tours, a street-naming ceremony and special commemorative merchandise.

The Motown Museum will host 90-minute VIP tours centered around the late, great Marvin Gaye, taking place every hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. The limited-capacity tours will "feature special guest appearances from Motown alumni," according to a release.

Tickets are $50 per guest and will support the preservation of Hitsville U.S.A. Find tickets here. (Some times are already sold out.)

In addition, on June 19, Motown Museum is teaming with the City of Detroit to rename a section of West Outer Drive at Monica Street “Marvin Gaye Drive.” This street naming event will feature dignitaries and remarks about the life and legacy of Gaye, according to a release.

"We are proud to share with the world that Marvin will have a street named after him right where his genius and creativity was thriving in Detroit,” Motown Museum chairwoman and CEO Robin Terry said in a statement. “With Councilman McCallister’s vision and enthusiastic support from the neighboring community this moment is now a reality that will live on for future generations."

Terry added," We are thankful for his leadership, the continued support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and those who want to tell the world about this incredible legacy born in Detroit. The enthusiasm for the celebration continues to illustrate that our work in inspiring the future in the spirit of Motown is alive and well in a meaningful way.”