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unusual facts about Smokey Robinson


Wally the Green Monster

For example, this last December Wally was invited to Washington, D.C. to perform with Smokey Robinson in a tribute to a Red Sox favorite, and Music Legend, Neil Diamond (Writer/Performer of "Sweet Caroline") at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.


Ameristar Casinos

An outdoor summer concert series promoted the rebranding, and featured Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and Reba McEntire.

Changing All the Time

In order to avoid confusion with soul legend Smokey Robinson, the band announced on 22 November 1975 that they would modify the spelling of their name from "Smokey" to "Smokie".

Di Reed

Following the disbandment of Jade in 1995, Di continued her professional singing career by lending her vocal talents to numerous high-profile music projects, and continues to support music industry heavyweights including Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Barry White, and Gwen Stefani.

Grammy Legend Award

The first Grammy Legend Awards were issued in 1990 to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Liza Minnelli, Smokey Robinson and Willie Nelson.

Isaiah Rashad

Growing up and to this day Rashad says he listens or listened to Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, OutKast, No Limit Records, Cash Money Records, Erykah Badu, The Fugees, KRS-One, Dead Prez, Three 6 Mafia, 8Ball & MJG, UGK, R. Kelly, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, James Brown, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Gorillaz and Danger Mouse.

Julieanna Richardson

"An Evening With..." has featured interviews with notable African Americans, including Eartha Kitt, John Rogers, Smokey Robinson, Quincy Jones, Valerie Simpson, Colin Powell, and Andrew Young among others.

Love Starved Heart: Rare and Unreleased

Covering material he worked on with luminaries such as Holland-Dozier-Holland, Smokey Robinson and William "Mickey" Stevenson, the disc showcases Gaye's growth as a vocalist.

Ronnie McNeir

Throughout his career, Ronnie has also worked with Bobby Womack, David Ruffin, Smokey Robinson, Angela Winbush, the Whispers, Carrie Lucas and Eddie Kendricks.

Spyder Turner

In 1966, record producer Clay McMurray had Turner's group do a recording session, and soon after Turner signed to MGM Records and released a single, a cover of the soul number "Stand by Me," imitating not only Ben E. King, but Smokey Robinson, Chuck Jackson and Billy Stewart, among others.

You Write the Songs

Among the celebrities who appeared as judges were Smokey Robinson, Whitney Houston, Melissa Manchester, and Neil Sedaka.


see also

Japan Is the Masterpiece, but New Too

#"Ain't That Peculiar" (Pete Moore, William "Smokey" Robinson, Marv Tarplin, Ronald White) - performed by Ryuichi Kawamura.