Artist Bio:
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles was an American R&B and soul group that achieved major success in the 1960s and 1970s. The group was formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1955 and was originally known as The Five Chimes. They later changed their name to The Matadors and finally settled on The Miracles. The group's lineup included lead singer Smokey Robinson, who was also the group's primary songwriter, as well as members Warren "Pete" Moore, Ronnie White, Bobby Rogers, and Claudette Robinson.
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles released a string of hit singles, including "Shop Around," "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," and "The Tracks of My Tears." They were one of the first acts signed to Motown Records and were a key part of the label's early success. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 for their contributions to music.
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