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Smokey Robinson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 19, 1940 |
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| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Smokey Robinson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Being the founder and lead singer of The Miracles; songwriting and production work at Motown Records; hits like 'Shop Around', 'The Tracks of My Tears', and 'Tears of a Clown'. |
Intro
Smokey Robinson is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group The Miracles and as a key figure in the development and success of Motown Records.
Early Life & Background
Smokey Robinson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He developed an interest in music during his youth and formed a doo-wop group called The Five Chimes while attending Northern High School, which would later evolve into The Miracles.
Career Highlights
- Formed The Miracles in the mid-1950s.
- Led The Miracles to Motown's first R&B #1 hit with 'Shop Around' in 1960.
- Wrote and produced numerous hits for The Miracles and other Motown artists, including 'My Guy' for Mary Wells and 'My Girl' for The Temptations.
- Served as vice president of Motown Records from 1961 until 1988.
- Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Trivia
- Smokey Robinson's nickname 'Smokey' was given to him by his uncle.
- He was awarded the 2016 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for his lifetime contribution to popular music.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Smokey Robinson?
Smokey Robinson is 86 years old.
When was Smokey Robinson born?
Smokey Robinson was born the 19 February 1940.
Where is Smokey Robinson from?
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 19th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 19, 1940, Finnish forces achieved a significant victory against Soviet troops during the Winter War. The battle resulted in the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Finnish territory.
- Day of the week: February 19th, 1940 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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