Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson, born William Robinson Jr. on February 19, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame as the founder and frontman of the vocal group The Miracles, one of Motown Records' first acts. Robinson's distinctive tenor voice and heartfelt songwriting contributed to The Miracles' success, with hits like "Shop Around," "The Tracks of My Tears," and "I Second That Emotion."