SMOKEY ROBINSON

MUSIC & MEMORIES

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson‘s career spans over four decades of hits. Among the numerous honors bestowed on him are the Grammy Living Legend Award, Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.

Born and raised in Detroit, Robinson founded The Miracles while still in high school. The group was Berry Gordy’s first vocal group, and it was at Robinson’s suggestion that Gordy started the Motown Record dynasty. Their single of Robinson’s “Shop Around” became Motown’s first #1 hit on the R&B singles chart. In the years following, Robinson continued to pen hits for the group, including “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Ooo Baby Baby,” “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Going to a Go-Go,” “More Love,” “Tears of a Clown” (co-written with Stevie Wonder), and “I Second That Emotion.”

Robinson last appeared at the Gallo Center in 2012.

Ticket Prices: $89 – $149

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PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE