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William L. Griffin (born August 15, 1950) [1] is an American singer and songwriter. He replaced Smokey Robinson as the lead singer of The Miracles in 1972. [1] Biography. Griffin was born and raised in West Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Garrison Junior High School and Forest Park High School.
May 21, 2015 · From they're City Of Angels Album Billy Griffin and The Miracles Live 1976. Courtesy of Universal Music Group
Apr 29, 2008 · During his tenure with the group, they recorded two successful hits: the #13 pop single "Do It Baby" in 1973, and the Miracles' most successful single, the number-one hit "Love Machine", in...
After Smokey's retirement, Billy Griffin was introduced to national television audiences on NBC's The Midnight Special, on an episode guest-starring the Miracles and hosted by Smokey Robinson, broadcast on July 13, 1973.
Profile: Soul - pop - singer - songwriter - producer. Born Baltimore, Maryland 1950. Ex-lead singer of the The Miracles after Smokey Robinson parted. Wrote and sang lead on the platinum single "Love Machine" and on the classic single "Hold Me Tighter In The Rain." Producer of boy band Take That.
Respect (00:00)02. Don't Stop Lovin' Me (08:25)03. Serious (11:32)04. Save Your Love For Me (16:33)05. Don't Ask Me To Be Friends (21:33)06. So Many Ways...
Billy Griffin. Singer, songwriter, producer who helped drive the Miracles through the '70s; recorded solo, wrote and produced for others (including Take That). Read Full Biography.
Billy Griffin is an extremely talented singer/songwriter who first came to the public's attention by taking on the toughest job in music. When Smokey Robinson left the Miracles to pursue a solo career, Griffin was chosen as his replacement.
Billy Griffin hails from Baltimore, Maryland, and quickly ascended to fame as the lead singer of The Miracles, replacing Smokey Robinson in 1972. With his charismatic presence and powerful voice, Griffin helped The Miracles maintain their momentum, releasing several hit records and earning critical acclaim.
In 1978 upon the departure of Billy Griffin, the group, consisting of Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers and Ronnie White auditioned a young man right out of college (Long Beach State University), by the name of Sydney Justin. He was chosen as The Miracles lead vocalist, but had a prior commitment to play in the N.F.L. with the Los Angeles Rams.
