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William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an USA|American R&B and soul music|soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with Motown Records, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy. Robinson's countless hits, and consistent contributions to the Motown label earned him the title of the "King of Motown". As both a member of Motown group The Miracles and a solo artist, Robinson recorded thirty-seven Top 40 hits for Motown between 1960 and 1987, and also served as the company's vice president from 1961 to 1988.
Biography
Early years and formation of the Miracles
Robinson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan's North End neighborhood, and when still a child was nicknamed "Smokey Joe" by an uncle because of his love of cowboy movies. In his teens, this was shortened to "Smokey". In an interview, Robinson claims he has been friends with Diana Ross since they were eleven years old.<ref>Hubbard, Steven and Ross, Scott. "Interview with Smokey Robinson." ''The 700 Club''. Retrieved April 12, 2007.</ref> In 1955, Robinson founded a group he called the ''Five Chimes'' with his best friend Ronald White, and Northern High School classmates Pete Moore , Clarence Dawson, and James Grice. By 1957, the ... read all
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Smokey Robinson @ Cshl
Smokey Robinson @ Cshl
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