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. Following the sale of Motown Records in 1988, Robinson left the company in 1990.
Smokey Robinson
Active - 1964 - Present |
Birth - Feb 19, 1940 |
Genres - Documentary, Music, Biography, Comedy, Family
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Subgenres - Musical, Biographical Film, Buddy, Buddy Cop Film, Buddy Film
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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Miracles, William 'Smokey' Robinson, William Robinson Jr.-
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