Smokey Robinson

Biography

Smokey Robinson is a legendary American singer, songwriter, and record producer born on February 19, 1940. He was the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, leading the group from its 1955 origins until his retirement in 1972 to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. Robinson received numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.