Smokey Robinson Biography

Smokey Robinson is one of the most well-known and influential figures in popular music history. Robinson's highly awaited new album, Now and Then, was released on November 1st, 2010. Six live renditions of his well-known favorites, including Going to a Go-Go, I Second That Emotion, and The Tracks of My Tears, are included on the 12-song CD. The last six tracks are from his 2009 album Time Flies When You're Having Fun. Carlos Santana, Joss Stone, and India Arie make special cameos on his 2009 CD, while acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey produced the cover art. Robinson had 37 Top 40 singles in his career and has garnered multiple prizes, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance Male, and the Soul Train Music Award for Career Achievement. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as receiving the renowned Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award from ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) at the 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Robinson received an honorary degree from Boston's Berklee College of Music in May 2009, and the UK International Special Achievement Award from the Ivor Novello Awards that same month. In addition, he holds a PhD in music from Howard University.

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