Short Bio
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr., born February 19, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, is the velvet-voiced king of Motown, known for turning heartbreak and longing into hits like "Tears of a Clown" and "Tracks of My Tears." With his group The Miracles, Smokey laid the foundation for Motown's dynasty, proving that a good love song could indeed mend a broken heart (or at least make it sway to the rhythm).
Beyond his silky voice and mesmerizing eyes, Robinson's true genius lay in his songwriting, weaving tales of love with a poet's touch and a smoothness that made him a legend.
