Smokey Robinson Net Worth - Since the emergence of Detroit's historic Motown Records in the late fifties, Robinson has stood out as a musical mastermind, whose knack for churning out melodious hits has repeatedly been made evident throughout his entire illustrious career. Now, 74-years-old, with a recently released duet album Smokey & Friends, which features some of the most recognizable names in RnB and Soul - who are also Smokey Robinson fans -, it begs to ask what is Smokey Robinson's net worth?
Smokey Robinson's net worth is pegged to be about $100 million. The multi-award winning artist has revealed that he knew he wanted to do music from a young age.
Robinson dabbled with music throughout his younger years. In the sixties, he made his first hit titled Shop Around with The Miracles. Robinson's group The Miracles was the first signing on Motown Records and they made the first million-selling record for the company.
Smokey Robinson's ability to write chart topping songs saw him rise in the ranks in Motown pretty quickly. The Quiet Storm singer, who took on the role of Motown's vice president, also penned hit-songs for many Motown artists including The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Marvelettes and Brenda Holloway.
Robinson recently told an interviewer that Motown Records was a "family.""We socialized together, we went to each other's homes, we had parties and picnics together," he said.
Fans of Motown have one-last chance to enjoy the thrilling songs of the sixties, seventies and eighties at the ongoing Motown musical on Broadway. Motown: The Musical, which was written by Barry Gordy, is a rare stage-play of the "true-story" behind the record company. The show includes over 40 classic songs, many of which were written by Robinson.
From all indications, Smokey & Friends may be the last album we will enjoy from Smokey Robinson. The musical legend, who has been honored by many awards as well as tributes from remarkable artists like The Beatles and Bob Dylan, says, the album was conceived by his manager.
Despite the fact that he has not put out anything new, Smokey Robinson continues to headline stages across the world. In 2014, he staged a series of memorable performances with Australian pop group Human Nature. He also gave a solid performance at the re-launch of Pennsylvania's Valley Forge Casino Resort Music Fair in December.
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