The Miracles dominated the R&B scene throughout the 1960s and early 70s, and Robinson became Vice President of Motown Records, serving as in-house producer, talent scout, and songwriter. In the years following, Robinson continued to pen hits for the group, including 'You've Really Got a Hold on Me,' 'Ooo Baby Baby,' 'The Tracks of My Tears,' 'Going to a Go-Go,' 'More Love,' 'Tears of a Clown' (co-written with Stevie Wonder), and 'I Second That Emotion.' Their single of Robinson's 'Shop Around' became Motown's first #1 hit on the R&B singles chart. The group was Berry Gordy's first vocal group, and it was at Robinson's suggestion that Gordy started the Motown Record dynasty. He has also been inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame.īorn and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Robinson founded The Miracles while still in high school. He has received numerous awards, including the GRAMMY Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He later took his stage banter, crafted it into a stand-up comedy routine, and booked his first role in the Oscar-nominated film “The Shawshank Redemption.” He’s also appeared on television shows, including “Family Law” and “Strong Medicine.Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson's career spans over four decades of hits. Pete George started his career on stage in 1985 as the guitarist for the band Separate Checks out of Cleveland, Ohio. He has performed alongside comedy’s biggest names, including Gabriel Iglesias, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Russell Peters, Carlos Mencia, Mike Epps, Orlando Jones, Franco Escamilla, El Costeño and Luis de Alba. Villa was the longtime Friday night host of “Refried Fridays” at the Hollywood Improv and was the first Latino host to land the gig. He’s landed appearances and specials on Netflix, MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Comedy Central Mexico, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Televisa, Galavision and Azteca TV. Richatd Villa is a bilingual (English/Spanish) stand-up comedian and actor who draws his comedy routine from life experiences, including growing up Mexican-American in Compton.

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