But by 1973, Robinson reignited his career with a solo album titled “Smokey.” Throughout the late ’70s, the Hollywood star had a slew of hits, and in 1987, he was inducted into the Rock ...

In this April 23, 2025, file photo, Smokey Robinson discusses the new album "What the World Needs Now" at SiriusXM Studios in New York. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images, FILE At a press conference on ...