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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.
Jul 23, 2020 · Who Is Smokey Robinson? 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...
Feb 17, 2020 · From his time as leader of The Miracles, to his solo career and his songwriting powers at Motown, there really is only one Smokey. To celebrate Smokey turning 80 in 2020, we've ranked just 10 of his greatest ever songs (not counting the many he wrote for other artists!).
Dec 17, 2023 · Discover the 20 best Smokey Robinson songs of all time and relive the magic of this legendary artist's timeless hits. From soulful ballads to upbeat classics, this list is a must for any music lover.
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).
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.
Feb 19, 2024 · Smokey Robinson’s exquisitely crafted songs and singing of infinite style helped create Motown. Then death and divorce pushed him to the edge, but music pulled him back. In 2014 MOJO sat down with Smokey to hear his story. “I want people to sing my songs for ever,” he told Geoff Brown.
Wrote over 1,000 songs over career spanning 70 years. Legendary Grammy winner, Smokey Robinson is the only man in musical history to simultaneously be in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and honored by NARAS as a "Living Legend."
