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What topics does Smokey Robinson speak about?

Smokey Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Business, Celebrity, College, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Entrepreneurship, Faith & Religion, Inspirational, Literary, Motivational, Music, Spirituality

Who is Smokey Robinson's agent?

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Smokey Robinson Biography

Smokey Robinson is one of the most beloved and influential figures in the history of popular music, with a career spanning over 50 years. He is an R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer, known as the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group The Miracles from 1955 until 1972. After retiring from The Miracles to focus primarily on his role as Motown Records vice president, Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year. However, he left Motown in 1999 and has since been involved in numerous successful musical ventures. He was also a guest coach on American Idol during their 2023 season.

In November 2010, Robinson released his highly anticipated new album entitled Now and Then. The 12-song CD features six live versions of his well-known classics, including "Going to a Go-Go," "I Second That Emotion," and "The Tracks of My Tears." The other six songs are from his 2009 release "Time Flies When You're Having Fun," which reached number 59 on the Billboard album chart, his highest showing since "One Heartbeat." In 2014, he released the album "Smokey & Friends," featuring duets with Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, and James Taylor, among others. It reached number 12 on the Billboard album chart. He released his first album in almost a decade in April 2023, titled "Gasms," featuring entirely new music.

Robinson has logged 37 Top 40 hits during his career and has received numerous awards. Besides the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Grammy Award for "Best R&B Performance, Male," and the Soul Train Music Award for Career Achievement, he was awarded the 2016 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for his lifetime contributions to popular music. He also received the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement in 2019. His first solo Top Ten Pop single was "Cruisin'," which hit number one in Cash Box and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. Robinson topped the charts again in 1981 with the sensual ballad "Being with You", which was another number-one hit in Cash Box and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Songwriter Hall of Fame. He is a double Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee, as a solo artist and as a member of The Miracles. He received a Kennedy Center honor in 2006 and was conferred the degree of Doctor of Music, honoris causa, by Howard University in the same year. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. In 2023, he was named MusiCares Person of the Year and performed "Tears of a Clown" alongside Stevie Wonder at the 2023 Grammys. His compositions have been popularized by many artists, including Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Mary Wells, The Marvelettes, Brenda Holloway, and others.

Aside from his music career, Robinson is also known for his unique golden green eyes, which he believes were passed down from his French great-grandmother. He has not eaten red meat since 1972 and practices Transcendental Meditation. He also has a personal brand, Smokey Robinson Wines.

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Smokey Robinson Speaking Topics

Passion for Music & Passion for Life
The Poetic Sensitivity, Intelligence & Talent of Smokey Robinson

Words

Words is Smokey Robinson's one man show featuring poems he has written over the years, but never previously presented in public. He recently debuted this show in Los Angeles and the following HITS MAGAZINE review accurately describes this very compelling and entertaining evening as he effectively weaves the thread of his poetry with the fabric of his personal and professional career.

Smokey Robinson Videos

Smokey Robinson and The Miracles: "Ooo Baby Baby" - YouTube
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (The Greatest Hits) - YouTube
Smokey Robinson - Cruisin' - YouTube

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FAQs on booking Smokey Robinson

How do I book Smokey Robinson to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Smokey Robinson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Smokey Robinson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Smokey Robinson or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Smokey Robinson

Speaking fees for Smokey Robinson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Smokey Robinson are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Smokey Robinson, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Smokey Robinson speak about?

Smokey Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Business, Celebrity, College, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Entrepreneurship, Faith & Religion, Inspirational, Literary, Motivational, Music, Spirituality.
Where does Smokey Robinson travel from?

Smokey Robinson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Smokey Robinson’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Smokey Robinson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Smokey Robinson for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Smokey Robinson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Smokey Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Passion for Music & Passion for Life, The Poetic Sensitivity, Intelligence & Talent of Smokey Robinson and Words. The estimated speaking fee range to book Smokey Robinson for your event is $200,000 and above. Smokey Robinson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are James McBride, Common, Kirk Franklin, Tracee Ellis Ross and Branford Marsalis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Smokey Robinson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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