| First Name |
Smokey
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| Last Name |
Robinson
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| Full Name at Birth |
William Robinson Jr.
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| Alternative Name |
King of Motown, William Robinson
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| Birthday |
19th February, 1940
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| Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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| Height |
5' 10½" (179 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Green
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Distinctive Feature |
Golden green eyes
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Other
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Northern High School, Detroit, MI
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Record producer, Entrepreneur
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
My Girl
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Soul, Pop, Adult Contemporary
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| Music Genre |
R&B/Soul, R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1955–present
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| Music Style |
Soul, Urban, Motown, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, Pop/Rock, Early Pop/Rock, Early R&B
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| Music Mood |
Summery, Intimate, Poignant, Sweet, Sentimental, Smooth, Soothing, Earnest, Sophisticated, Stylish, Cheerful, Romantic, Warm, Carefree, Literate, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Happy, Sensual, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Producer
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano, Guitar
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| Record Label |
Motown, Universal, SBK, Liquid 8, Robso
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| Associated Acts |
The Miracles, The Temptations, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye, The Marvelettes, Aretha Franklin, Joss Stone, The Supremes, Rick James, Timothy Bloom
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
William Morris Endeavor (LA), Agency for the Performing Arts (LA)
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| Official Websites |
http://www.smokeyrobinson.com, http://www.smokeyrobinson.com http://www.smokeyrobinsonwines.com, www.facebook.com/thesmokeyrobinson/, www.nndb.com/people/149/000024077/, http://www.smokeyrobinson.com http://www.smokeyrobinsonwines.com
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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. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. He led the group from its 1955 origins, when they were called the Five Chimes, until 1972, when he retired from the group to focus on his role as Motown Records vice president. Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year. He left Motown in 1999.
