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Apr 23, 2019 · Held at the Microsoft Theater on Feb. 12, the “Motown 60” taping came two days after a Motown tribute live on the Grammy Awards — a Jennifer Lopez segment that was slammed by many viewers and...
Apr 22, 2019 · Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and Motown pioneer Smokey Robinson, the tribute concert gathered the best of Motown talent and the artists inspired by them.
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Feb 11, 2019 · Jennifer Lopez Pays Tribute to Motown With High-Energy Medley: Watch. The Grammys love bringing artists of all genres together in unexpected combinations, so in a way it shouldn't have been a ...
Feb 14, 2019 · Sadly, Tammi Terrell's meteoric rise with Motown ended shortly after it began. In 1967, Tammi collapsed into Marvin Gaye's arms onstage at a concert, which led to the discovery of a brain...
- Who Is Smokey Robinson?
- Early Career: The Miracles
- Solo Career
- In Recent Years
Smokey Robinson is second to only Berry Gordyin 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 Tears" and "Love Machine." Robinson also served as vice president of Motown Records, writing and producing hits for groups such as The Temptations ("My Girl") ...
Singer, songwriter and record producer Smokey Robinson was born William Robinson Jr. on February 19, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up in a rough neighborhood, Robinson started out singing in local groups. In the early 1950s, he formed the Matadors, which later became the world-famous group The Miracles. A chance meeting with record producer B...
Robinson went solo in 1972, creating a more mellow sound for himself. Often associated with romantic soul music, he released such successful albums as A Quiet Storm (1974) and Touch the Sky (1983). The mid-1980s were a difficult time for him as he battled a drug addiction. Robinson openly discussed his cocaine problem as well as many other personal...
Still a popular entertainer, Robinson continues to perform live. He also has been busy as a public speaker, talking to groups about his personal experiences. Exploring new business opportunities, Robinson formed a food company called Smokey Robinson Foods, which includes a line of ready-to-eat meals. In 2006, Robinson was selected to be a Kennedy C...
With over 40 classic songs including “My Girl,” “What’s Going On,” “Dancing in the Street,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” this explosive Broadway event is...
Aug 28, 2023 · Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in the iconic sounds and performances that the Motown era gifted the world. Imagine the ambiance created by tributes to legendary artists such as The Supremes, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder, each evoking the essence of their soul-stirring performances.
