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Smokey Robinson and the Miracles: Quick Facts

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Also Known As William Robinson
Born February 19, 1940 (age 86) • Detroit • Michigan
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2006) • National Medal of Arts (2002) • Grammy Award (1987) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1987)

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