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Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson

Acting
19 Feb 1940 (86 years)
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Biography

William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as "the Five Chimes" until 1972, when he announced a retirement from the group to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. However, Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year....

Also Known As

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles , Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, William 'Smokey' Robinson

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