First NameSmokeyLast NameRobinsonFull Name at BirthWilliam Robinson Jr.Alternative NameKing of Motown, William RobinsonBirthday19th February, 1940BirthplaceDetroit, MI, USAHeight5' 10½" (179 cm)BuildAverageEye ColorGreenHair ColorBrown - DarkDistinctive FeatureGolden green eyesZodiac SignAquariusSexualityStraightReligionOtherEthnicityMultiracialNationalityAmericanHigh SchoolNorthern High School, Detroit, MIOccupation TextSinger, Songwriter, Record producer, EntrepreneurOccupationSingerClaim to FameMy GirlMusic Genre (Text)R&B, Soul, Pop, Adult ContemporaryMusic GenreR&B/Soul, R&BYear(s) Active1955–presentMusic StyleSoul, Urban, Motown, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, Pop/Rock, Early Pop/Rock, Early R&BMusic MoodSummery, Intimate, Poignant, Sweet, Sentimental, Smooth, Soothing, Earnest, Sophisticated, Stylish, Cheerful, Romantic, Warm, Carefree, Literate, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Happy, Sensual, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, ProducerInstrumentVocalsInstrument (text)Vocals, Piano, GuitarRecord LabelMotown, Universal, SBK, Liquid 8, RobsoAssociated ActsThe Miracles, The Temptations, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye, The Marvelettes, Aretha Franklin, Joss Stone, The Supremes, Rick James, Timothy BloomTalent Agency (e.g. Modelling)William Morris Endeavor (LA), Agency for the Performing Arts (LA)Official Websites

William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. He led the group from its 1955 origins as "the Five Chimes" until 1972, when he announced his retirement from the group to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. However, Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year. After the sale of Motown Records in 1988, Robinson left the company in 1990.