The Miracles

The Miracles
Formed: 1955 in Detroit, MI
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Styles: Motown, Urban, Soul, Early R&B, Pop-Soul, AM Pop, Smooth Soul
Group Members: Smokey Robinson, Donald Griffin, Pete Moore, Claudette Rogers, Bobby Rogers, Emerson Rogers, Ronald White, Bill Griffin, Clarence Dawson, ...View All
Biography: Scoring over 40 hits on the R&B Top 40 charts, the Miracles started out as the Five Chimes in the mid-'50s while the members were still in high school. The Detroit vocal group consisted of William "Smokey" Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Clarence "Humble" Dawson, Donald Wicker, and James "Rat" Grice. ...Read full biography
Hi, We're the Miracles
Released: 1961
Label: Motown
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The Miracles' first album is a magnificent debut, filled with impeccable vocal performances, inventive and occasionally brilliant songwriting, and an aching romantic aura. "Shop Around" was the big hit ...Read full review
Renaissance
Released: 1973
Label: Tamla
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Motown assigned a number of producers to work with the Miracles on their first LP after Smokey Robinson's departure. The resulting patching of efforts excels, as each producer brought his best to the table. ...Read full review
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