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Smokey Robinson

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  • Birth Name: William Robinson
  • Birth Place: Detroit, MI
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/19/1940, Aquarius
  • Profession: Singer; songwriter; music producer
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Smokey Robinson Fast Facts:
  • Got his nickname from an uncle who called him by the "cowboy name" of "Smokey Joe."
  • Although he has co-authored such soul classics as "Ooh Baby Baby" and "Tracks of My Tears" and the Temptations' "My Girl," he has only won one Grammy (in addition to a Grammy Living Legend award).
  • Had 27 Top 40 hits with the Miracles, and wrote hits for other artists as Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Mary Wells and the Marvelettes.
  • Named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
  • Received a National Medal of Arts honor in 2002.
  • Became a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1990.
  • Smokey Robinson Relationships:
  • Berry Robinson - Son
  • Claudette Rogers - Ex-wife
  • Frances Glandney - Wife
  • Tamla Robinson - Daughter
  • Smokey Robinson Awards:
  • 1987 Grammy: Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male - Winner
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