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“Ooo Baby Baby,” Smokey Robinson’s velvety voice, textbook writing really got a hold on Genesee

Given more than 4,000 songs to his credit, being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and winning every other conceivable award imaginable would easily warrant Smokey [More…]

It’s a Miracle: Smokey Robinson speaks Motown, “Gasms,” Genesee and groundbreaking moments

If there was a Mount Rushmore for songwriters, the poetic Smokey Robinson would be permanently etched in stone alongside the illustrious likes of Lennon–McCartney, Bob [More…]

Motown/Gordy groovers Switch soulfully call City Winery’s name and score a sold out response

The seeds of Switch can be traced back to White Heat, who were named and managed by the incomparable Barry White, and though the funky group never fully reached the heights [More…]

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” for Diana Ross throughout Supreme Hard Rock Live lovefest

Words like “icon” and “legend” get thrown around so much nowadays, they’ve lost much of their meaning, but there’s still one Supreme superstar in the form of [More…]

Hard Rock Live has soul “Gasms” courtesy of Motown architect and Miracle Smokey Robinson

Getting the chance to see Smokey Robinson at any point is a pure privilege, but when he came to a sold out Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana on the “Music & Memories” [More…]

The Venue At Horseshoe Casino throws Motown’s The Temptations a terrific 60th birthday bash

Motown lovers throughout the entire Midwest region hit the jackpot when The Venue At Horseshoe Casino threw a 60th birthday bash for The Temptations, one of the most iconic [More…]

“The Empress Of Soul” Gladys Knight bestows Ravinia with an immaculate overview

From the earliest days of Motown, Gladys Knight & The Pips were cranking out the classics, and even after stepping beyond the group for “That’s What Friends Are [More…]

In Memoriam: Mary Wilson (The Supremes) 1944-2021

For additional information on Mary Wilson and The Supremes, visit MaryWilson.com and Classic.Motown.com/Artist/The-Supremes. [Show [More…]

Motown’s “Please Mr. Postman” chart-toppers The Marvelettes star in “The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show”

Motown’s The Marvelettes are one of the key trailblazers for the entire girl group movement, and with the immortal single “Please Mr. Postman,” the Michigan foursome [More…]

The Temptations: “All The Time” Tour at Chicago Theatre

Click here for a review of The Temptations with The Four Tops at the Chicago Theatre. For additional information on The Temptations, visit TemptationsOfficial.com. Upcoming [More…]