Smokey Robinson

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Credits: Smokey Robinson
Full Name
William Robinson Jr
Born
February 19, 1940
Height
6ft
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Net Worth
Approximately $150 million
Family
Son of Flossie Robinson and William Robinson Sr. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan, with his sisters Geraldine Burston and Rose Ella Jones, and his half-sister Evelyn Smith. Robinson was married to Claudette Rogers from 1959 to 1986, with whom he had two children, Berry and Tamla. He married Frances Gladney in 2002.
Years Active
1955–present
Bands
The Miracles
Top Tracks
'The Tracks of My Tears', 'Cruisin'', 'Being with You', 'Tears of a Clown', 'Just to See Her'
Top Albums
'Going to a Go-Go', 'A Quiet Storm', 'Being with You', 'Where There's Smoke...', 'One Heartbeat'
Records Sold
Over 100 million
Number Ones
'The Tears of a Clown', 'Love Machine', 'Being with You', 'Just to See Her'
Fun Facts
Smokey Robinson co-founded The Miracles, one of Motown's first successful groups. ### Bob Dylan famously described Robinson as "America's greatest living poet". ### Robinson served as vice president of Motown Records, helping shape one of the most influential labels in music history.
Related Artists
Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Lionel Richie

Smokey Robinson is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and record executive whose work helped define the sound of Motown Records and popular music.

As the founder and frontman of The Miracles, Robinson wrote and performed a string of timeless hits before embarking on a successful solo career. Renowned for his smooth tenor voice and poetic songwriting, he also penned classics for artists including The Temptations, Mary Wells and Marvin Gaye.

Beyond performing, Robinson served as Motown’s vice president, playing a key role in the label’s extraordinary success during the 1960s and 1970s.

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Smokey Robinson is an American singer, songwriter and record producer best known as the founder of The Miracles and one of Motown's most influential artists and songwriters.
His best-known songs include 'The Tracks of My Tears', 'Cruisin'', 'Being with You', 'Tears of a Clown' and 'Just to See Her'.
Yes. In addition to being one of Motown's biggest recording artists, Robinson served as the label's vice president and wrote numerous hits for other Motown performers.
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