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The Robinsons have two children, and both have Motown-referenced names: Berry William Borope Robinson was named after label chief Berry Gordy with his first middle name, "William", in honor of his father (William "Smokey" Robinson), and his second middle name in honor of fellow Miracles group mates Bobby (Rogers), Ronnie (White) and Pete (Moore ...
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles , for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. [ 1 ]
The Miracles (known as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles from 1965 to 1972) were an American vocal group formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1955.They were the first successful recording act for Motown Records and are considered one of the most important and most influential groups in the history of pop, soul, rhythm and blues and rock and roll music.
William Berry, who had served as provost since just before Chrite's exit, was named "acting president," according to an email from Karen Parks, executive director of marketing and communications ...
This is a list of the guests who appeared on the American sketch comedy television program Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, which ran from January 22, 1968, to May 14, 1973.The program, hosted by Dan Rowan and Dick Martin with a regularly featured cast, made prominent use of celebrity guests during each episode.
Motown: The Musical is a jukebox musical that premiered on Broadway in April 2013. The musical is based on Berry Gordy's autobiography To Be Loved: The Music, the Magic, the Memories of Motown (1994), [1] and on the history of his founding and running of the Motown record label, and his personal and professional relationships with Motown artists such as Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye ...
Berry Gordy Jr. - 23 - "Shop Around" The Miracles Berry Gordy Jr. 2 1 - 1976: Captain & Tennille, #4 US "Who's Lovin' You" The Miracles 66 19 - 1967: Brenda and the Tabulations, #66 US, #19 R&B 1961 "Don't Let Him Shop Around" Debbie Dean: Berry Gordy Jr., Loucye Gordy Wakefield: 92 - - "Ain't It Baby" The Miracles Berry Gordy Jr. 49 15 ...
A substitute teacher at Blaine Middle School was arrested on a charge of first-degree child molestation Nov. 2. Police said Gerald William Robinson, 61, allegedly had touched at least two underage ...