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Smokey Robinson, legendary Motown singer-songwriter and founder of The Miracles, helped define soul music with timeless hits like "Tracks of My Tears" and "Tears of a Clown." His silky tenor voice and masterful songwriting earned him a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a lasting influence on R&B and pop music.
Smokey Robinson Profile
| Born | William Robinson Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 19, 1940. |
| Key Tracks | The Tracks of My Tears (1978), The Tears of a Clown (1978), Ooo Baby Baby (1983), I Second That Emotion (1994), Tears Of A Clown, Going to a Go-Go (1988), Shop Around (1980), You Really Got a Hold on Me, More Love (2014), Baby, Baby Don't Cry. |
| Grammy Record | 1 won and 6 nominated. |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 4 Top-10 Hits |
| UK Singles Chart | 2 Number One Hits 3 Top-10 Hits |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. |
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