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"There are children who haven't been born yet who are going to know who Aretha Franklin is," says Robinson, who had known the singer since he was eight years old.
"He was a quiet spirit with a wonderful Bass voice behind Smokey Robinson’s soft, distinctive lead vocals," Motown founder Berry Gordy says of singer
Motown maestro to be honored with songwriting award at D.C. ceremony in November
Rock legend appeared onstage with wife Patti Scialfa during Timepiece's private gig at New Jersey's Wonder Bar
144-track CD set will feature 25 new stereo mixes of classics from artists like Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye
Sang harmony with Smokey Robinson on 'You've Really Got a Hold On Me'
Played on Motown hits by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Jackson Five and others
Label founder at Hall of Fame to honor Smokey Robinson's Miracles
'He was one of my best friends. This news is like a dagger to my heart'
Musician co-wrote 'Tracks of My Tears,' many more
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