Smokey Robinson
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Smokey Robinson
Summary
Smokey Robinson is a human[1]. Born in Detroit[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1940[3]. He worked as a singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], and recording artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,096 views/month, #2,748 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Detroit[2], Smokey Robinson…
- Smokey Robinson was born on February 19, 1940[3].
- Among Smokey Robinson's spouses was Claudette Rogers Robinson[10].
- A child of Smokey Robinson was Tamla Robinson[11].
- Smokey Robinson held citizenship in United States[12].
- English was Smokey Robinson's native language[13].
- Smokey Robinson's professions included singer[4].
- Smokey Robinson's professions included singer-songwriter[5].
- Smokey Robinson worked as a songwriter[6].
- Smokey Robinson's professions included record producer[7].
- Smokey Robinson's professions included recording artist[8].
- Smokey Robinson's education included a stint at Northern High School[14].
- Smokey Robinson received the National Medal of Arts[15].
- Smokey Robinson received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16].
- Smokey Robinson received the Grammy Legend Award[17].
- Smokey Robinson received the Kennedy Center Honors[18].
- Smokey Robinson received the Gershwin Prize[19].
- Smokey Robinson received the Johnny Mercer Award[20].
- Smokey Robinson is recorded as male[21].
- Smokey Robinson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Smokey Robinson's genre is soul[23].
- Smokey Robinson's record label is recorded as Motown[24].
- Smokey Robinson's discography is recorded as Smokey Robinson discography[25].
- Smokey Robinson's Commons category is recorded as Smokey Robinson[26].
- Smokey Robinson's voice type is recorded as tenor[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Smokey Robinson was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on February 19, 1940[3]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Smokey Robinson was educated at Northern High School[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], and recording artist[8].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[15], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1984[30]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16], a lifetime achievement award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1962[33]; Grammy Legend Award[17], a class of music award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1990[36]; Kennedy Center Honors[18], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1978[39]; Gershwin Prize[19], a music award[40], founded in 2007[41]; and Johnny Mercer Award[20].
Personal Life
Among Smokey Robinson's spouses was Claudette Rogers Robinson[10]. A child of him was Tamla Robinson[11].
Why It Matters
Smokey Robinson ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,096 views/month, #2,748 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Bob Marley[44], a singer-songwriter[45], 1945–1981[46], of Jamaica[47], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[48] and The Police[49], a rock band[50], founded in 1977[51].
FAQs
Where was Smokey Robinson born?
Smokey Robinson's place of birth was Detroit[2].
Who was Smokey Robinson married to?
Smokey Robinson's spouses include Claudette Rogers Robinson[10].
What did Smokey Robinson do for work?
Smokey Robinson worked as singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], and recording artist[8].
Where did Smokey Robinson go to school?
Smokey Robinson was educated at Northern High School[14].
What awards did Smokey Robinson receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[15], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16], Grammy Legend Award[17], and Kennedy Center Honors[18].
Who did Smokey Robinson influence?
Smokey Robinson has been cited as an influence by Bob Marley[44] and The Police[49].