SMOKEY ROBINSON TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Hollywood, CA – September 8, 2011: The Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) announced today Smokey Robinson will be presented with the organization’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during the main awards event on November 17th, 2011 in Hollywood, CA. Once hailed by Bob Dylan as “America’s greatest living poet,” the acclaimed singer-songwriter’s career spans over four decades of hits.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Robinson founded The Miracles while still in high school. He is famous for creating sweet, soulful sounds including: “Shop Around;” “Tears of a Clown;” and “I Second That Emotion.” In addition to writing and singing hits,…
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