When was Smokey Robinson born?
Q: When was Smokey Robinson born?
A: Smokey Robinson was born on February 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan.
Q: How did Smokey Robinson meet Berry Gordy?
A: Smokey Robinson met Berry Gordy when Motown first became famous. He showed Gordy the lyrics to a song he had written and when Gordy asked if he had any other songs, the young man pulled out a notebook with nearly a hundred of them.
Q: What were some of the hits that Smokey Robinson released with The Miracles?
A: Some of the hits that Smokey Robinson released with The Miracles included "Goin' to a Go-Go", "You Really Got a Hold On Me", "Shop Around", "Ooh Baby Baby", "Mickey's Monkey", and "Baby, Baby Don't Cry".
Q: Who wrote the song “The Tears of a Clown”?
A: Stevie Wonder gave Smokey Robinson an unfinished song he'd begun in the studio to see if he could add lyrics and a tune. The finished song was called “The Tears of a Clown” and it became another hit.
Q: What happened during the 1970s for both Smokey Robinson and The Miracles?
A: During the 1970s, Smokey Robinson left The Miracles and began his solo career while The Miracles still had hits (like “Love Machine”).
A: At the same time, Smokey also released solo hits such as “Cruisin'” and “Being With You”.
Q: What business venture did Smokeys pursue in 2000s ?
A: In the 2000s ,Smokeys went into frozen food business ,with line of gumbos & similar cuisine .
