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William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the Motown record label, second only to the company’s founder, Berry Gordy. As both a member of Motown group The Miracles and a solo artist, Robinson recorded seventy Top 40 hits for Motown between 1959 and 1990, and also served as the company’s Vice President from 1961 to 1988.
Early years and formation of the Miracles
Robinson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and was nicknamed “Smokey” as a child, because of his love of westerns. The name originally came when an uncle (who would take a young Robinson to see westerns) gave him the name “Smokey Joe”, Robinson began being called “Smokey” whilst in his teens. In 1955, Robinson founded a group he called “The Five Chimes” with his best friend Ronnie White, and Northern High School classmates Pete Moore, Clarence Dawson, and James Grice. By 1957, the group was called “The Matadors” and included cousins Bobby Rogers and Claudette Rogers in place of Dawson and Grice. With Robinson as lead singer, the Matadors began touring the local Detroit venues. In 1958, Robinson met songwriter Berry Gordy, Jr., who co-wrote for them the single “Got a Job,” an answer song to The Silhouettes’ hit single “Get A Job.” The group renamed itself The Miracles, and issued singles on both End Records and Chess Records before Robinson suggested to Berry Gordy that he start a label of his own.
Early years and formation of the Miracles
Robinson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and was nicknamed “Smokey” as a child, because of his love of westerns. The name originally came when an uncle (who would take a young Robinson to see westerns) gave him the name “Smokey Joe”, Robinson began being called “Smokey” whilst in his teens. In 1955, Robinson founded a group he called “The Five Chimes” with his best friend Ronnie White, and Northern High School classmates Pete Moore, Clarence Dawson, and James Grice. By 1957, the group was called “The Matadors” and included cousins Bobby Rogers and Claudette Rogers in place of Dawson and Grice. With Robinson as lead singer, the Matadors began touring the local Detroit venues. In 1958, Robinson met songwriter Berry Gordy, Jr., who co-wrote for them the single “Got a Job,” an answer song to The Silhouettes’ hit single “Get A Job.” The group renamed itself The Miracles, and issued singles on both End Records and Chess Records before Robinson suggested to Berry Gordy that he start a label of his own.
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luckybabe888 wrote:
So hot Smoke gets in my eyes...LOL He's Hot back when and Now! Shout out 4 Smoky...TOO HOT 4 Words, hehehee
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Marxism1 wrote:
I love it when we're cruisin' together
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phylloxr wrote:
Every body, Have you already listened to his new album`Time Flies When You're Having Fun'? This is one of his masterpieces,I think. Must Buy `09`s best album.
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i wanna hear the new album now!
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peternen wrote:
The new album "Time Flies When You're Having Fun" sounds great.
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JawadQ wrote:
Ahaha smokey Robinson motowns finest! Great great singer!
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dancy_luv wrote:
I love this man. Smokey, the King of Motown.
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rockrollstar wrote:
Why does he have *ONLY* 23 shouts? Deserves much more than that.
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starlitelily wrote:
he's amazing. the first music i had played for me when i was a baby. i grew up on his music. i can't believe i finally get to see him live in january!
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RobTrollslayer wrote:
Just discovered him. Amazing. You must be a dufus if you don't think soul is brilliant.
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GUERRA & PAZ FOREVER
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Baby, let's cruise..awaaaaaaayyyy from heeeerrrrrreeee...
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Ariues wrote:
i dont want live.
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lapicki51 wrote:
the tears of a clown was a great hit.
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cb105 wrote:
Smokey Robinson for President!! (Archie Bell for VP!!) Now that's a winning ticket!!! Peace & Power y'all
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Sillyneilly05 wrote:
Quiet Storm <3
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Swingmanlincs wrote:
I too love Mickey's Monkey...it's fab.
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stevie wonder meets cho seung hui
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