Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Biography

William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Influence

He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer.

Historical context

William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. American singer (born 1940).

Associated instruments

Vocals

Specimen note

American singer (born 1940).