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Why is Smokey Robinson called Smokey?

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Smokey Robinson is one of the top names when searching for big names in the American music industry.

By default, Robinson is a professional singer, songwriter, and record producer. On the side, he is said to be former record executive director.

The 82-year-old legend was born in  Detroit, Michigan, United States.

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He is said to have founded and served as the lead singer for the Motown musical group, the Miracles, for which he also served as the group’s primary songwriter and producer.

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Cruisin’ (Where There’s Smoke… · 1979), You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me
(You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me / Happy Landing · 1962),The Tracks of My Tears
(Going to a Go-Go · 1965),(Being with You · 1981, Ooo Baby Baby, and Going To A Go-Go/Away We A Go-Go · 1965 are some of the best tunes he blessed the industry with in his heydays.

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This piece covers all the gist about how he got his nickname Smokey

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Why is Smokey Robinson called Smokey?

Per our findings apparently, when Robinson was a child, he was frequently taken to see cowboy movies since he loved them by his favorite  Uncle Claude.

That was the genesis of being called  Smokey Joe since he was named by his uncle and who was also his godfather at the time.

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Source: celebfaqs.com