[2] Gaye's recollections of his tenure in the Vietnam War inspired Marvin's song "What's Happening, Brother," from the album What's Going On.

Both Frankie and elder brother Marvin sang, first in church and then with local doo-wop groups.

In 1972, Frankie relocated to Los Angeles where he married his first wife, Judy Tench; the couple had two daughters, Christy and Denise.

After their divorce, Frankie dated Irene Duncan, a Scottish woman, after meeting her in London.

[3][4] Francis Gaye is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills).