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Motown’s Shocking BETRAYAL Of Smokey Robinson & ‘The Miracles’ Let’s talk about Motown’s Shocking betrayal Of Smokey Robinson & ‘The Miracles’ Motown was built on the voices, harmonies, and songwriting genius of artists like Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. But behind the glittering success, there was a darker story—one of industry politics, broken promises, and a shocking betrayal that left a legendary group fighting for recognition. Despite The Miracles being one of the label’s biggest acts, the group found themselves left out of Motown’s Hall of Fame induction, a move that stunned fans and even Smokey himself. How did this happen? And why was a group that helped define Motown’s golden era seemingly erased from its own legacy? And there you have it guys! We hope you enjoyed the video! If you did please consider leaving a like and telling us what you thought in the comments! Disclaimer: Content might be gossip, rumors, exaggerated or indirectly besides the truth. Viewer advised to do own research before forming their opinion. Content might be opinionated. #blackstarchronicles #blackstars #motown #smokeyrobinson #themiracles #band #musician #music #discovery 00:00 Intro 01:30 Motown Moves from Detroit: A Big Change 06:30 Berry Gordy's Favoritism Toward Other Artists: 10:22 The Rise of New Acts and the Neglect of Older Artists: 13:19 Motown Artists and Money Problems 15:32 Smokey Robinson Leaves The Miracles: A Big Change 17:25 Drug Abuse and Its Impact on His Career: 19:47 Personal Struggles and Public Divorce 22:21 Health Problems And The Decline of Motown 24:25 Racial Challenges in the Industry And The Strain of Being Overlooked



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About Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. He led the group from its 1955 origins, when they were called the Five Chimes, until 1972, when he retired from the group to focus on his role as Motown Records vice president. Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year. He left Mot...

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