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William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer.
The official home of legendary singer, songwriter, and producer, Smokey Robinson. Explore Smokey’s anthology of musical releases, get information on upcoming events, discover recent news, and celebrate one of the music industry’s most influential contributors.
The Miracles (also known as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles from 1965 to 1972) were an American vocal group that was the first successful recording act for Berry Gordy 's Motown Records, and one of the most important and most influential groups in the history of pop, soul, R&B and rock and roll music.
Jul 23, 2020 · Smokey Robinson is second to only Berry Gordy in the founding of Motown. A prolific songwriter, he is credited with 4,000 songs and 37 Top 40 hits, including "Tears of a Clown," "Tracks of My...
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, American vocal group that helped define the Motown sound of the 1960s and was led by one of the most gifted and influential singer-songwriters in 20th-century popular music.
Official YouTube of American R&B singer-songwriter, Smokey Robinson. New Music OUT NOW: http://smokeyrobinson.lnk.to/gasms.
Never resting on his laurels, Smokey Robinson remains a beloved icon in our musical heritage. Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 decades of hits.
Smokey Robinson. Composer: Big Time. Multi-talented performer/writer/producer Smokey Robinson's career, and life, is inextricably tied up with Motown Records' founder Berry Gordy (his first two children are named Tamla, for the Gordy-owned label Smokey recorded for, and Berry, for Gordy himself).
1990 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Smokey Robinson wrote songs not only for his seminal soul group The Miracles, but also for the Temptations, the Marvelettes, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells and others. He has penned such soul classics as “My Girl,” “Ooh Baby Baby,” “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” “My Guy,” “I Second That ...
When it comes to Motown titans, Smokey Robinson is second only to Berry Gordy Jr. Not only did he put the company on the map with his gorgeous, passionate ballads, but he also acted as producer, songwriter, talent scout and vice-president.
