Fecha de Nacimiento: 19 de febrero de 1940
Biografía
Es un cantante, compositor y productor discográfico de R&B y soul. Nació y se crio en Detroit, Míchigan, y cuando todavía era un niño fue apodado “Smokey Joe” por un tío, originado a partir de su amor a las películas de vaqueros. En su adolescencia, este se redujo a “Smokey”. En una entrevista, Robinson afirmó que ha sido amigo de Diana Ross desde los once años de edad. En 1955, Robinson fundó un grupo llamado The Five Chimes con su mejor amigo Ronald White, y con sus compañeros de la escuela secundaria Pete Moore, Clarence Dawson, Grice y James. En 1957, el grupo fue renombrado como The Matadors y reemplazó a Dawson y Grice con sus primos Emerson y Bobby Rogers. Emerson fue sustituido más tarde por su hermana Claudette Rogers, que posteriormente se casó con Robinson. El guitarrista Marv Tarplin se unió al grupo en 1958.
Con Robinson como cantante, The Matadors comenzaron una gira por los alrededores de Detroit. En 1958, Robinson conoció al cantautor Berry Gordy, quien coescribió para ellos el sencillo Got a job, en respuesta al éxito de The Silhouettes, Get a job. El grupo cambió su nombre a The Miracles, y publicó singles en dos discográficas, End Records y Chess Records. Poco después, Robinson sugirió a Gordy que iniciara una discográfica propia.
En 1959, Gordy fundó Tamla Records, que pronto renombró como Motown. The Miracles estuvieron entre los primeros grupos contratados. Gordy y Robinson cosecharon una relación sinérgica, con Robinson proporcionando una base de éxitos para Motown y Gordy actuando como un tutor para el incipiente cantante y compositor. En 1961, Gordy designó a Robinson como vicepresidente de Motown Records, un título que Robinson mantuvo tanto tiempo como Gordy permaneció en la empresa.
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Date of Birth: February 19, 1940
Biography
Is an R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and when he was still a child was nicknamed “Smokey Joe” by an uncle, stemming from his love of cowboy movies. In his teens, this was shortened to “Smokey.” In an interview, Robinson claimed that he has been friends with Diana Ross since he was eleven years old. In 1955, Robinson founded a group called The Five Chimes with his best friend Ronald White, and with his high school classmates Pete Moore, Clarence Dawson, Grice, and James. In 1957, the group was renamed The Matadors and replaced Dawson and Grice with their cousins Emerson and Bobby Rogers. Emerson was later replaced by his sister Claudette Rogers, who subsequently married Robinson. Guitarist Marv Tarplin joined the group in 1958.
With Robinson as singer, The Matadors began a tour around Detroit. In 1958, Robinson met singer-songwriter Berry Gordy, who co-wrote the single “Got a job” for them, in response to The Silhouettes’ hit “Get a job.” The group changed their name to The Miracles, and released singles on two record labels, End Records and Chess Records. Soon after, Robinson suggested to Gordy that he start a record company of his own.
In 1959, Gordy founded Tamla Records, which he soon renamed Motown. The Miracles were among the first groups hired. Gordy and Robinson reaped a synergistic relationship, with Robinson providing a hit base for Motown and Gordy acting as a mentor for the fledgling singer-songwriter. In 1961, Gordy appointed Robinson as vice president of Motown Records, a title that Robinson held for as long as Gordy remained with the company.
Discography
Genero R&B/Soul |
Escuchar Musica | Año |
1 | Smokey Robinson And The Miracles – Going To A Go-Go | 1965 |
2 | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Away We A Go-Go | 1966 |
3 | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Make It Happen | 1967 |
4 | Smokey Robinson And The Miracles – Special Occasion | 1968 |
5 | Smokey Robinson And The Miracles – Live! | 1968 |
6 | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Time Out For Smokey Robinson And The Miracles | 1969 |
7 | Smokey Robinson And The Miracles – One Dozen Roses | 1971 |
8 | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Flying High Together | 1972 |
9 | Smokey | 1973 |
10 | Pure Smokey | 1974 |
11 | Deep In My Soul | 1977 |
12 | Love Breeze | 1978 |
13 | Where There’s Smoke… | 1979 |