His interest in music led to him forming a doo-wop group named the Five Chimes. Robinson was raised in Detroit, Michigan, his uncle gave him the nickname Smokey Joe when he was a child. Smokey was the founder of the Motown vocal group The Miracles, where he produced wrote music for the group. born February 19, 1940, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Experience an R&B and pop legend when you purchase Smokey Robinson tickets via TicketSmarter.
