biography
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Robinson, Smokey
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popular name of William Robinson Jr
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1940– )
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| biography:
| Singer, songwriter, and record producer, born in Detroit, Michigan, USA. In high school he formed a vocal group called the Miracles. They signed a contract with Berry Gordy of Motown Records (1958) and released the hit ‘Shop Around’ (1960). At Motown, Robinson composed and produced many hits such as ‘My Girl’ (1965), helping to perfect the ‘Motown sound’ and refine soul music. He went solo in 1972 and released such successful albums as A Quiet Storm (1974) and Touch the Sky (1983). |
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