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Ten Facts About Motown’s 25th Anniversary Special
MOTOWN 25 TAPED TODAY; EDDIE KENDRICKS, DAVID RUFFIN NOT INVITED!
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FAMILY FEUD: SMOKEY ROBINSON’S SISTER FILES LAWSUIT OVER UNPAID ROYALTIES
Smokey Robinson's half-sister sued the singer today (June 4, 1992), over unpaid royalties for a variety of hit songs she co-wrote with him. Smokey Robinson's half-sister Rose Ella Jones filed…
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EXCLUSIVE: SMOKEY ROBINSON TO RELEASE 29TH ALBUM THIS FALL
Legendary Motown icon and Grammy award-winning songwriter, Smokey Robinson, has signed a record deal with Verve Music Group. Robinson was signed to the label by its Chairman, David Foster, to…
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THE MIRACLES RELEASE “OOO BABY BABY,” SMOKEY COMMENTS ON GROUP MEMBER BOBBY ROGERS’S DEATH
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles released their hit single "Ooo Baby Baby," today (March 5, 1965). The track was co-written by Smokey Robinson and Miracles member Pete Moore and features…
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MARY WELLS PERFORMING AT THE APOLLO IN 1962
Mary Wells was the first female superstar for Berry Gordy's fledgling Motown record label. In 1962, Motown was at The Apollo Theater with their famed Motown Revue. Check out Mary…