There’s a reason Smokey Robinson is known as the “King of Motown.” His voice—smooth, drenched in soul—has carried across generations, weaving through love stories, heartbreaks, and dance floors for ...

One of Motown’s most recognizable voices celebrates a birthday today. Smokey Robinson, the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, and leader of The Miracles, was born on Feb. 19, 1940 in Detroit.

In 1965, John Lennon bought a Swiss-Made KB Discomatic and created a personal, portable playlist, filling the antediluvian music box with 40 of his favorite 45s to keep him “company” on tour with the ...

The Motown label dominated the music world throughout the 1960s as a steady stream of hits came forth from an outstanding variety of artists. But it’s fair to wonder what might have happened had not ...

The Miracles were the first Motown act to achieve crossover success. They started in 1955, and by the early 60s, they were regularly scoring Billboard hits. By the mid 60s, the Miracles were an ...

His voice—smooth, drenched in soul—has carried across generations, weaving through love stories, heartbreaks, and dance floors for more than five decades. Whether it was the unmistakable falsetto that ...