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On Feb. 19, 1940, singer, songwriter, producer William “Smokey” Robinson Jr. is born in Detroit, Michigan. Robinson’s musical career began in the late 1950s in a group called the Matadors, which later became the Miracles. He was the lead singer and writer for the Motown Records act, penning such hits as ”You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Mickey’s Monkey,” “I Second That Emotion,” “Baby Baby Don’t Cry” and “The Tears of a Clown.” Robinson pursued a successful solo career and continues to perform today. |
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