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William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the Motown record label, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy. As both a member of Motown group The Miracles and a solo artist, Robinson recorded seventy Top 40 hits for Motown between 1959 and 1990, and also served as the company's Vice President from 1961 to 1988. |
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News in english
about Smokey Robinson
(September / 2009)
Mayer Hawthorne: A Strange Arrangement Date: 01 Sep 2009
Creative Loafing Atlanta -
By L. Michael Gipson There's much hoopla over Mayer Hawthorne getting signed to Stones Throw Records on the strength of two songs. From the retro-soul sound of Hawthorne's debut, the blue-eyed soulster from Detroit must have succeeded on his lyricism, because the voice just isn't there. A thin natural and blender falsetto that's part Smokey Robinson, part Curtis Mayfield and too much talent show ...
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Road to recovery leads through Brooklyn - with Smokey Robinson Date: 04 Sep 2009
YourNabe.com -
Over the last six sessions, A&E Network’s “Intervention” reality series has chronicled the lives of 138 men and women suffering with addiction.
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Michael Jackson's legacy endures through music, videos Date: 04 Sep 2009
USA Today -
At Michael Jackson's revival of a memorial service, Smokey Robinson slapped the lectern and smiled.
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The Grapevine—Paula Abdul, LaToya Jackson, Smokey Robinson Date: 07 Sep 2009
The Epoch Times -
“American Idol” host Paula Adbul announced via Twitter that she will host VH1’s multi-artist concert, “Divas,” next month.
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Road to recovery leads through Brooklyn - with Smokey Robinson Date: 09 Sep 2009
YourNabe.com -
Over the last six sessions, A&E Network’s “Intervention” reality series has chronicled the lives of 138 men and women suffering with addiction.
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Cosby tops McCallum tix on sale today Date: 09 Sep 2009
The Desert Sun -
Bill Cosby, Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson are among a dozen acts being added to the McCallum Theatre schedule.
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A&E's Recovery Rally Brings Together Thousands in Recovery for Brooklyn Bridge Walk Highlighting the Effectiveness of ... Date: 09 Sep 2009
Yahoo.com -
White House Drug Czar R. Gil Kerlikowske to Honor Americans in Recovery with Keynote Address and as Walk Co-Leader Highlights Award-Winning, Multi-Year Recovery Project Awareness Campaign Led by A&E Network and Recovery Advocacy Organizations Special Musical Performance by the Legendary Smokey Robinson
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Smokey Robinson at A&E's 2009 Recovery Rally Date: 09 Sep 2009
New York Post -
The Recovery Rally is an annual event to increase awareness about addiction. Smokey Robinson will perform after a celebratory walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. For more information, visit www.therecoveryproject.com. ...
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