What’s Going On – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Protest Music Hall of Fame: What’s Going On (Song) – Marvin Gaye

Publicity photo, photographer Jim Britt, Public Domain One of the most important protest tunes of all time, the genesis of "What Going On" happened when Four Tops vocalist Renaldo “Obie”…

CJ Baker March 19, 2025

Songs Lists

7 Cover Versions Of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On

Publicity photo, photographer Jim Britt, Public Domain Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" is one of the most important songs of all time, so it should be no surprise that there…

CJ Baker March 19, 2025

Protest Music Hall of Fame

Protest Music Hall of Fame: What’s Going On (Album) – Marvin Gaye

Released on May 21, 1971, Marvin Gaye's 11th studio album What’s Going On is one of the most important albums ever released. The landmark concept album is sung from the…

CJ Baker November 17, 2023

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: What’s Going On – Amos Lee

Singer-songwriter Amos Lee just released a deluxe version of his recent album My New Moon. The deluxe edition features seven new tracks including a strip down acoustic reworking of Marvin…

CJ Baker November 15, 2018