Segment: Smokey Robinson Tribute [STS935]

Smokey Robinson Tribute, Don (The Soul Man) Hyman, Performer and historianSmokey Robinson Tribute, Don (The Soul Man) Hyman, Performer and historian

Smokey Robinson Tribute

Guest: Don (The Soul Man) Hyman, Performer and historian

Don will sing a few songs and tell about his experiences when seeing the group perform at Madison Square Garden for the Farewell Concert in 1970. From Wiki: William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he also served as the group’s chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as the Five Chimes until 1972 when he announced a retirement from the group to focus on his role as Motown’s vice president. However, Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year, later scoring Top 10 solo hits such as “Cruisin'” (1979), “Being With You” (1981) and “Just to See Her” (1987). Following the sale of Motown Records in 1988, Robinson left the company in 1990. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

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