Smokey Robinson was one of Motown's flgship artists during the 1960s, but one song in particular stood out to Berry Gordy as a turning point in his career.

Growing up, the odds were stacked against young William Robinson. His family lived in one of the roughest parts of Detroit – awash with “alcoholics, junkies, prostitutes, everything” – and ...

Smokey Robinson is one ... launching the careers of icons like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye. Robinson remained the vice president until Gordy sold his stake in 1988 for a reported ...

When Berry Gordy Jr. founded ... Although Smokey Robinson was the first artist Motown signed, the artist who could reasonably be credited for truly getting the label’s sound off the ground was Diana ...

Smokey Robinson formed the Five Chimes, who, after a time, became the Matadors. They met manager/producer, Berry Gordy, during an unsuccessful audition for Jackie Wilson’s manager. Gordy took ...

Smokey Robinson shared his views on music sampling in a new interview with the R&B Money podcast, revealing that he embraces it and welcomes artists using his work. The music icon expressed his ...

Robinson recently sat down with the R&B Money ... hosts brought up artists who don’t like having their music sampled, Smokey called them “fools” and “stupid.” “First of all, like ...

The March 10 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show featured an extra-special Kellyoke performance after Motown legend Smokey Robinson stopped by to deliver a powerhouse set. With host Kelly Clarkson ...

As explained in an official description of Sentient, Carlos compiled the album and sequenced the tracks “in a way that allows a new and dramatic story to emerge.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer ...

Smokey Robinson, who was there 40 years ago, looks back at the historic night. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.March 7, 2025 ...