This weekend is cause for celebration, for mourning, but most of all, for remembering. Sunday, April 1st marks the 23rd anniversary of Marvin Gaye's murder, one day before his 45th birthday. On Monday, April 2nd, Marvin would have been 68.

I believe Miles hit his peak at about 45 years old, and to hear some of the things he did after that point it becomes even more saddening to realize how early Marvin left us.

Even so, Marvin's legacy remains great, and I have immersed myself in his records so much that only a handful of artists even approach the time I have spent with his music. So thank you Marvin for what you created for me and for every one. Happy Birthday. We love you and miss you.