Soul singer and songwriter William “Smokey” Robinson was born in Detroit, Michigan. While still in high school, he formed the group the Miracles in 1955. The group achieved major success in 1960 with the hit song “Shop Around,” which helped launch the Motown sound. Robinson would go on to become a key figure in Motown’s rise and a legendary influence in soul and R&B music.
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