Smokey Robinson led The Miracles.
His uncle Claude nicknamed him "Smokey Joe" because young William Robinson loved cowboys and wanted to be one. The nickname was also to remind him that he was black, although he was very light skinned, with green eyes, whcih he inherited from his mother's side of the family. Later on, the "Joe" was dropped, and he became "Smokey".
He is a son of Smokey Robinson.
William Robinson
Three of the original members of THE MIRACLES are still alive as of 2013: PETE MOORE, SMOKEY ROBINSON , and Smokey's ex-wife, CLAUDETTE ROBINSON. Three are deceased: MARV TARPLIN (died 2011) , RONNIE WHITE, (died 1995), and BOBBY ROGERS (died 2013). Smokey's 1972 replacement in the Miracles, BILLY GRIFFIN, is still alive as well.
Smokey Robinson led The Miracles.
Smokey Robinson was born on February 19, 1940.
Smokey Robinson was born on February 19, 1940
Smokey Robinson was born on February 19, 1940.
His uncle Claude nicknamed him "Smokey Joe" because young William Robinson loved cowboys and wanted to be one. The nickname was also to remind him that he was black, although he was very light skinned, with green eyes, whcih he inherited from his mother's side of the family. Later on, the "Joe" was dropped, and he became "Smokey".
who played young Smokey Robinson in the movie the temptations
No. Smokey Robinson had only two children, Berry and Tamla.
Smokey's Family Robinson was created on 1976-02-10.
Smokey Robinson is a/an Singer songwriter record producer record executive
He is a son of Smokey Robinson.
Smokey's dad, William Robinson, Sr, died of natural causes.
you can get this album on the cd "Smokey Robinson: The Solo Albums Volume 2