Smokey Robinson

About Smokey Robinson

Birth Day: February 19, 1940
Birth Place: Detroit, MI

Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson was born on February 19, 1940 in Detroit, MI. Singer with The Miracles who helped define the Motown sound. He also played with The Five Chimes until 1972 and pursued a solo career. He released such popular songs as "A Quiet Storm," "Tears of a Clown," "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," and "I Second That Emotion."
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🎂 Smokey Robinson - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Smokey Robinson is 84 years, 1 months and 30 days old. Smokey Robinson will celebrate 85rd birthday on a Wednesday 19th of February 2025. Below we countdown to Smokey Robinson upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Smokey Robinson
Occupation Rock Singer
Age 84 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born February 19, 1940 (Detroit, MI)
Birthday February 19
Town/City Detroit, MI
Nationality MI

🌙 Zodiac

Smokey Robinson’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Smokey Robinson was born in the Year of the Dragon. A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.

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About

Singer with The Miracles who helped define the Motown sound. He also played with The Five Chimes until 1972 and pursued a solo career. He released such popular songs as "A Quiet Storm," "Tears of a Clown," "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," and "I Second That Emotion."

Before Fame

He was a big fan of Westerns and thought his uncle's nickname Smokey Joe was a Cowboy moniker. He was inspired to play by artists like Billy Ward and His Dominoes.

Trivia

He was the vice President of Motown Records from 1961 to 1988.

Family Life

He married his wife Claudette on November 7, 1959. After their divorce, he married Frances Glandney in May 2002. He has two sons named Trey and Berry and a daughter named Tamla.

Associated With

He penned the popular Marvin Gaye songs "I'll Be Doggone" and "Ain't That Peculiar."

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