In the years following, Robinson continued to pen hits for the group, including 'You've Really Got a Hold on Me,' 'Ooo Baby Baby,' 'The Tracks of My Tears,' 'Going to a Go-Go,' 'More Love,' 'Tears of a Clown' (co-written with Stevie Wonder), and 'I Second That Emotion. Their single of Robinson's 'Shop Around' became Motown's first #1 hit on the R&B singles chart. The group was Berry Gordy's first vocal group, and it was at Robinson's suggestion that Gordy started the Motown Record dynasty. He has also been inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame.īorn and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Robinson founded The Miracles while still in high school. He has received numerous awards, including the GRAMMY Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. Martin Mkrtchyan & Hripsime Hakobyan Saturday, December 23 New Years Eve Dance Party KC and The Sunshine Band + Zowie Bowie Decem An A-LIST.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson's career spans over four decades of hits.
