WHO IS SMOKEY ROBINSON: BIOGRAPHY AND Lifestyle

Smokey Robinson is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and former executive producer who rose to fame in the early 1970s as the leader and founder of a Motown musical group called The Miracles. A native of Detroit, he was awarded the 2016 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for his lifetime contributions to the music industry.

SMOKEY ROBINSON AGE

Smokey is 80 years old in 2020, he was born on February 19, 1940 , in Detroit, Michigan, United States . He celebrates his birthday on February 19 every year and his birth sign is Pisces. Smokey will be 81 on February 19, 2021.

HEIGHT AND WEIGHT OF SMOKEY ROBINSON

Robinson stands at a height of 5 feet 10.5 inches. He is an average sized man who looks quite tall in his photos. Smokey also weighs 82 kg (181 lb) and he has unique hazel eyes. Details regarding his other body measurements are still being worked out.

SMOKEY ROBINSON FAMILY

Smokey Robinson was born to his mother Flossie Robinson and his father William Robinson . Her father, William was an African American while her mother was also African American of French descent. Smokey grew up alongside her two siblings Rose Ella Jones and Geraldine Burston. His uncle Claude who was also his godfather nicknamed him “Smokey Joe” when he was young.

WIFE OF SMOKEY ROBINSON

Smokey married his ex-wife Claudette Rogers Robinson in a private wedding ceremony held in 1959. Together they were blessed with two children, but they divorced in 1986. Claudette cited infidelity as the main cause of their divorce. In 2002 Smokey married his second and current wife Frances Glandney.

SMOKEY ROBINSON CHILDREN AND KIDS

Smokey has two children from his first marriage to Claudette Rogers. They include a son Berry Robinson who was born in 1968 and daughter Tamla Robinson born in 1969. Robinson has a third child Trey who was born in 1984. The son was born from an extramarital affair Smokey had while he was still married to Claudette.

SMOKEY ROBINSON GROUP, THE MIRACLES

Smokey developed an interest in music from an early age. In Northern High School, he formed a doo-wop group named the Five Chimes. He formed his first line up with Five Chimes in 1955 with Ronald White, a childhood friend, and Pete More, his classmate.

In 1957, after Bobby Rodgers joined the group, it was renamed Matadors. Claudette Rogers then joined the band replacing Emerson Rogers. In 1958, Marv Tarplin, the band’s guitarist, joined the band. The band then changed their name to ‘The Miracles’.

In 1957 the band released their first single, ‘Got a Job’ on End Records. The single was released after the band met songwriter Berry Gordy who produced them. Gordy formed Tamla Records which was later reincorporated as Motown. He signed Les Miracles as his first acts.

In the late 1960s, the band released their first hit single titled Shop Around. In the mid-1960s, Robinson became the vice president of Motown. He wanted to retire from Miracles in 1969 to focus more on his duty as Vice President of Motown, but he remained with the band until 1972 due to the success of the band Tears of a Clown.

SMOKEY ROBINSON MOTOWN

Smoke was signed to Motown after meeting Berry Gordy in 1957. In the late 1960s, ‘The Miracles’ became Motown’s first act. In the mid-1960s, he became vice-president of Motown. He left his post in 1988 after the company was sold to MCA in 1988. In 1991 he left Motown Records as an artist for a deal with SBK Records. He made a brief comeback on Motown Records in 1999 and released his album titled Intimate’ on record. In 2003, he again parted with the record.

SMOKEY ROBINSON NET WORTH

Smokey has an estimated net worth of around $100 million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His main source of income is his career as a musician. Thanks to his various sources of income, Smokey has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest life.

SMOKEY ROBINSON ET DIANA ROSS

Smokey Robinson and Diana Ross had been friends since they were pre-teens living across the street from each other. She had a love affair during Diana’s pre-Supreme days, as she confirmed in her book ‘Secrets of a Sparrow’.

Smokey was asked if he ever felt jealous when Diana met his best friend, Berry Gordy, which he didn’t mind as he just wanted to see his two close friends happy. He and Diana were also past their relationship at the time.

It was rumored that Smokey’s first wife, Claudette, knew about his relationship with Diana, prompting her to ban him from working with Diana. Smokey obliged but when Diana left Supremes he produced one of their hits ‘Floy Joy’ in 1972.

SMOKEY ROBINSON MORT

Smokey Robinson is alive. In 2013, it was his friend Bobby Rogers, born on the same day in the same Detroit hospital as Smokey Robinson, that he harmonized in high school and eventually into the Hall of Fame singing group The Miracles.

SMOKEY ROBINSON GAY

Smokey Robinson is not gay, he is married to his wife Frances Glandney. People have speculated that he might be gay because of his unique fashionable style. However, this is not the case, as Smokey is married to a woman and together they are blessed with children.

SMOKEY ROBINSON CRUISIN

Crusin is a famous single from 1979 which was recorded, written and produced by Smokey Robinson for the Tamla label under Motown Records. The single is one of Smokey’s hits which has been well received on radio as well as other major events of the day.

SMOKEY ROBINSON METRICS AND FACTS

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Smokey.

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SMOKEY ROBINSON BIO ET Lifestyle

• Noms complets: William ‘ Smokey ‘ Robinson Jr.
• Popular as: Smokey
• Gender: Male
• Profession/Profession: Singer, songwriter, record producer and former record executive
• Nationality: American
• Race/Ethnicity: African American
• Religion: Christianity
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

SMOKEY ROBINSON’S BIRTHDAY

• Age / How old?: 80 years old
• Zodiac sign: Pisces
• Date of birth: February 19, 1940
• Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan
• Birthday date: February 19

SMOKEY ROBINSON BODY MEASUREMENTS

• Body measurements: Not available
• Height / what height?: 1.79 m (5 feet 10.5 inches)
• Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)
• Eye color: Hazel
• Hair color: black
• Size: Not available

FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS OF SMOKEY ROBINSON

• Father Dad): Flossie Robinson
• Mother: William Robinson
• Siblings (Siblings): Rose Ella Jones and Geraldine Burston
• Civil status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Frances Glandney
• Dating/Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Son (Berry William Borope Robinson and Trey Robinson) and daughter (Tamla Claudette Robinson)

SMOKEY ROBINSON NET WORTH AND SALARY

• Net worth: around $100 million
• Salary: Under consideration
• Source of income: singer, songwriter, record producer and former record executive

SMOKEY ROBINSON HOUSE AND CARS

• Place of residence: Pittsburgh, USA
• Cars: Car brand to update

SMOKEY ROBINSON’S CAREER

In 1973, Robinson released his self-titled solo album “Smokey”. The album included the Miracles tribute song ‘Sweet Harmony’ and the hit ballad ‘Baby Come Close’. He released his second album in 1974, “Pure Smokey”.

He released his third album A Quiet Storm in 1975. His solo career, however, suffered as he relied on other writers and producers to help him with his albums as he was still the vice president of Motown . The company was then sold to MCA in 1988 and Robinson stepped down as vice president.

Robinson wrote ‘Cruisin’ which became a huge hit reaching number one in Cash Box and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also his first solo number one in New Zealand.

Robinson released “One Heartbeat” in 1987 and the singles “Just to See Her” and “One Heartbeat” became Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Pop, Soul and Adult Contemporary charts.

SMOKEY ROBINSON ALBUMS AND DISCOGRAPHY

• 1973: Smokey, 1974: Pure Smokey, 1975: A Quiet Storm, 1976: Smokey’s Family Robinson, 1977: Deep in My Soul, 1977: Big Time (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), 1978: Love Breeze, 1978: Smokin’, 1979 : Where There’s Smoke…, 1980: Warm Thoughts, 1981: Being With You
• 1982: Yes It’s You Lady, 1983: Touch the Sky, 1984: Essar, 1986: Smoke Signals, 1987: One Heartbeat, 1990: Love, Smokey, 1999: Intimate, 2005: My World (The Definitive Collection), 1991: Double Good Everything, 2004: Food for the Spirit, 2006: Timeless Love, 2009: Time Flies When You’re Have Fun, 2010: Now And Then, 2014: Smokey & Friends

SMOKEY ROBINSON SONGS

• sweet harmony
• Baby come close
• It’s her turn to live
• Just my soul answering
• Virgo man
• I am I am
• Baby it’s Backatcha
• agony and ecstasy
• A calm storm
• Open
• when you came
• old fashioned man

SMOKEY ROBINSON FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO IS SMOKEY ROBINSON?

Smokey is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and former executive producer who rose to fame in the early 1970s as the leader and founder of a Motown musical group called The Miracles. He is also a Detroit native and was awarded the 2016 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for his lifetime contributions to the music industry.

HOW OLD IS SMOKEY ROBINSON?

Smokey is an American national born on February 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan.

HOW TALL IS SMOKEY ROBINSON?

Smokey stands at a height of 1.79 m (5 ft 10.5 in).

IS SMOKEY ROBINSON MARRIED?

Yes, Smokey is married to his wife, Frances Glandney. The two married more than ten years later after Smokey divorced his ex-wife, Claudette Rogers Robinson.

HOW MUCH IS SMOKEY ROBINSON WORTH?

Smokey has an approximate net worth of $100 million. This amount comes from his career as a musician and leader of the Miracles.

WHERE DOES SMOKEY ROBINSON LIVE?

He resides in Pittsburgh, USA, we will upload pictures of his home as soon as we get them from a credible source.

IS SMOKEY ROBINSON DEAD OR ALIVE?

Smokey is alive and well. There were no reports that she was sick or had any health issues.

WHERE IS SMOKEY ROBINSON NOW?

Smokey has been producing and producing music since 1955, with his latest music being released on YouTube and all streaming platforms.