Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/02/1940 |
| Age | 86 years |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | William Robinson Jr. |
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| Nickname | Smokey Joe |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Moss Green |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Northern Senior High School, Detroit |
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| Qualification | High School Graduate |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Father | William Robinson (steel worker, deceased) |
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| Mother | Flossie Robinson (homemaker) |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/smokeyrobinson/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/thesmokeyrobinson/ | |
| https://x.com/smokeyrobinson | |
| Official Website | https://smokeyrobinson.com/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born into a poor family in the North End neighbourhood of Detroit, Michigan. | |
| 2. He has a diverse ancestry including Nigerian, Scandinavian, Portuguese, and Cherokee. | |
| 3. He had a close relationship with his uncle Claude, who nicknamed him 'Smokey Joe' at age 4. | |
| 4. Smokey lived just four doors away from Diana Ross during their childhood and played a role in her first Motown audition. | |
| 5. He began his musical journey with a group called 'The Five Chimes' which later became 'The Miracles'. | |
| 6. Robinson was the first to introduce songwriting in Motown with couples like Berry Gordy backing him. |