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He was 33. Lee Morgan Smokey Robinson turns 18 the same day that his group the Miracles release their first single, "Got a Job." The Robinson composition was a riposte to the Silhouettes' hit "Get a Job." The Silhouettes Smokey Robinson Dot Records...
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He was 33. Lee Morgan Smokey Robinson turns 18 the same day that his group the Miracles release their first single, "Got a Job." The Robinson composition was a riposte to the Silhouettes' hit "Get a Job." The Silhouettes Smokey Robinson Dot Records...
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CORRECTS SPELLING OF ROBINSON'S FIRST NAME TO SMOKEY INSTEAD OF SMOKY - Singer Smokey Robinson speaks during a private memorial service for "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Cornelius died Feb. 1 from a... View Photo »
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Human Nature Sings Motown with Special Guest Smokey Robinson.
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Texas — Don’t be surprised if you are in the lobby of The Tremont House in Galveston tonight and a guy looking like Smokey Robinson comes up to you and sings “My Girl.” Or if women who look like Diana Ross and her friends in The Supremes stroll down...
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Smokey Robinson joked that Cornelius would often ask guests questions that veered away from their music, such as what they were driving and when they’d last eaten at a particular restaurant. "I’m really happy to be here because Don was my brother and I...
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An exclusive article from VIBE magazine's Tracy Ford offered outsiders a glimpse of the memorial service where some of the biggest names in music were in attendance. Smokey Robinson, Magic Johnson, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stevie Wonder and George Duke all...
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Smokey Robinson (R) and his wife Frances pose on arrival for the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute honouring Paul McCartney as Person of the Year on February 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute is one of... View Photo »
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After last week's elimination the public took to the press, e-mailing, Facebooking, and Tweeting their displeasure ferociously ... There were 31 PAGES of comments responding to Ben Folds' blog as he explained the reasons for their decision – most of which were quite irritated with the judges and the pro...
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The show opened so many doors. I remember looking at the cameramen, the women on the staff. He employed people of color. Going on other shows you saw how different it was.” Stars like Cedric the Entertainer, Magic Johnson, and Smokey Robinson talked...
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Wonder and Smokey Robinson remembered Soul Train creator Don Cornelius Thursday during a star-studded memorial service in Los Angeles. The iconic TV star died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head on February 1 at the age of 75, and on...
About Smokey Robinson
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William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with Motown Records, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy. Robinson's countless hits, and consistent contributions to... Full Article
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Singer Smokey Robinson and wife Frances Robinson pose at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Paul McCartney in Los Angeles, February 10, 2012.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Model Yolanda Hadid, producer David Foster, singer Smokey Robinson and Frances Robinson arrive at The 2012 MusiCares Person of The Year Gala Honoring Paul McCartney at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Smokey Robinson (L) and Frances Robinson arrive at The 2012 MusiCares Person of The Year Gala Honoring Paul McCartney at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Smokey Robinson (R) and Frances Robinson arrive at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute To Paul McCartney held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Singer Diana Krall, musician Elvis Costello, singer Smokey Robinson and Frances Robinson arrive at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Paul McCartney held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California...
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Smokey Robinson, right, and Frances Robinson arrive at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Paul McCartney on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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CORRECTS SPELLING OF ROBINSON'S FIRST NAME TO SMOKEY INSTEAD OF SMOKY - Singer Smokey Robinson speaks during a private memorial service for "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Cornelius died Feb. 1 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. ...
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Canadian musician David Foster (2nd L) and his wife Yolanda Hadid (L) pose with Smokey Robinson and his wife Frances Robinson at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Paul McCartney in Los Angeles, February 10, 2012.
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Canadian musician David Foster (C) and his wife Yolanda Hadid greet Smokey Robinson at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Paul McCartney in Los Angeles, February 10, 2012.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 26: Singer Smokey Robinson appears at the Michael Jackson Hand and Footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on January 26, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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Chris Tucker (L) stands with Smokey Robinson uring the Michael Jackson Immortilized event in Hollywood , California on January 26, 2012. Jackson's children Prince, Paris and Blanket imprinted their hands and their father's sequined glove and shoes in the cement in the famous forecourt...
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US music legend Smokey Robinson speaks about pop star Michael Jackson at Michael Jackson Immortilized event in Hollywood , California on January 26, 2012. Jackson's children Prince, Paris and Blanket imprinted their hands and their father's sequined glove and shoes in the cement in...
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Singer Smokey Robinson speaks at a ceremony where Michael Jackson's shoes and gloves are used to make hand and foot imprints in cement in the courtyard of Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on January 26, 2012.
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Musician Smokey Robinson speaks during the hand and footprint ceremony honoring musician Michael Jackson in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. The ceremony was held to celebrate the "Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour" by Cirque du Soleil.
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"Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius introduces Smokey Robinson at the House of Blues inside the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino in Las Vegas in this January 24, 2001 file photo. Police reported February 1, 2012 that the creator of the iconic U.S. television dance program 'Soul Train,' had died.
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 04: Musician Smokey Robinson (L) and Frances Robinson arrive at the 34th Kennedy Center Honors held at the Kennedy Center Hall of States on December 4, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Singer Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances, arrive at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the Kennedy Center Honors gala performance on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 in Washington.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Singer Smokey Robinson, Frances Gladney Robinson, Guest and Motown founder Berry Gordy arrive at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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Smokey Robinson (L) and Berry Gordy (2nd-R) arrive with guests at the American Music Awards, in Los Angeles, California, on November 20, 2011.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Singers Taylor Swift (L) and Smokey Robinson pose at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Musician Smokey Robinson, Claudette Rogers Robinson, Motown record label Founder Berry Gordy and guest arrive at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Singer Smokey Robinson arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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Singer Smokey Robinson and his wife Frances Gladney pose at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 20, 2011.
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Singer Smokey Robinson (L) and his wife Frances Gladney (2nd L) pose with Motown Records founder Berry Gordy (2nd R) and an unidentified guest at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 20, 2011.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Singer Smokey Robinson (2nd L), music executive Berry Gordy (2nd R) and guests arrive at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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Singer Smokey Robinson and wife Frances Robinson pose at the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Paul McCartney in Los Angeles, February 10, 2012.
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