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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. [1]
Smokey Robinson Biography. Born: February 19, 1940. Detroit, Michigan. African American singer, songwriter, and producer. Hailed by some as the greatest living American songwriter, Motown star Smokey Robinson has been composing and singing rhythm and blues hits for more than three decades.
Mar 17, 2022 · Smokey is currently married to Frances Robinson, née Gladney. They got married in May 2002. He was previously married to his fellow Miracles member Claudette Rogers in 1959.
Jul 23, 2020 · Singer, songwriter and record producer Smokey Robinson was born William Robinson Jr. on February 19, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan.
Oct 10, 2023 · Motown singer Smokey Robinson has been married to Frances Robinson since 2002. Here’s everything to know about his wife, Frances Robinson.
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.
Smokey Robinson has been married twice. He and his first wife, Claudette Rogers, also a member of the Miracles, wed on November 7, 1959. They were eager to start a family but a hectic touring life took its toll and Rogers suffered seven miscarriages.
