Smokey Robinson Trivia
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- 1.
What is Smokey Robinson's real name?
- A.
Donald
- B.
William
- C.
Matthew
- D.
Joseph
Correct Answer
B. William -
- 2.
What was Smokey Robinson addicted to in the 1980's?
- A.
Cocaine
- B.
Shopping
- C.
Cigarettes
- D.
Alcohol
Correct Answer
A. Cocaine -
- 3.
The chorus of which Smokey Robinson song begins "I would do anything"?
- A.
Time After Time
- B.
Being With You
- C.
Can't Give You Anything But Love
- D.
Just To See Her
Correct Answer
D. Just To See Her -
- 4.
Who did Smokey Robinson marry in 1959?
- A.
Claudette Rogers
- B.
Jean Perez
- C.
Tamla Adams
- D.
Kandi Jones
Correct Answer
A. Claudette Rogers -
- 5.
Where was Smokey Robinson born?
- A.
Las Vegas
- B.
Detroit
- C.
New York
- D.
Los Angeles
Correct Answer
B. Detroit -
- 6.
What Grammy award did Smokey Robinson win in 1999?
- A.
Best Producer
- B.
Lifetime Achievement
- C.
Album Of The Year
- D.
Best Male Vocal
Correct Answer
B. Lifetime Achievement -
- 7.
What was the name of Smokey Robinson's band before it became The Miracles?
- A.
The Brownies
- B.
The High Flyers
- C.
The Matadors
- D.
The Comets
Correct Answer
C. The Matadors -
- 8.
Which Smokey Robinson song begins with "I don't care what they think about me"?
- A.
Being With You
- B.
Baby Come Close
- C.
Ebony Eyes
- D.
Cruisin'
Correct Answer
A. Being With You -
- 9.
What instrument was Smokey Robinson famous for playing?
- A.
Guitar
- B.
Bass
- C.
Drums
- D.
Piano
Correct Answer
D. Piano -
- 10.
Which Smokey Robinson song did John Lennon describe as "One of my favorites" in a 1969 interview?
- A.
Tears Of A Clown
- B.
Got A Job
- C.
I've Been Good To You
- D.
Track Of My Tears
Correct Answer
C. I've Been Good To You -
- 11.
Who replaced Smokey Robinson as lead singer of The Miracles?
- A.
Marvin Berry
- B.
Billy Griffin
- C.
Chuck Langkowski
- D.
Berry Gordy
Correct Answer
B. Billy Griffin -
- 12.
What was the title of Smokey Robinson's 1988 autobiography?
- A.
Smokey
- B.
Smokey Sings
- C.
Tears Of A Clown
- D.
Smokey Sings The Blues
Correct Answer
A. Smokey -
- 13.
What Soul Train award did Smokey Robinson win in 1991?
- A.
Career Achievement
- B.
Album Of The Year
- C.
Best Male Vocal
- D.
Best Producer
Correct Answer
A. Career Achievement -
- 14.
What instrument did Marv Tarplin play in The Miracles?
- A.
Guitar
- B.
Piano
- C.
Bass
- D.
Drums
Correct Answer
A. Guitar -
- 15.
What was the first #1 hit for The Miracles without Smokey Robinson?
- A.
No Smokey
- B.
Living Single
- C.
Can't Stop
- D.
Love Machine
Correct Answer
D. Love Machine -
- 16.
Who raised Smokey Robinson after his mother died?
- A.
His Aunt
- B.
His Grandmother
- C.
His Sister
- D.
His Father
Correct Answer
C. His Sister -
- 17.
Why did Smokey Robinson leave The Miracles?
- A.
To Form His Own Record Label
- B.
Wanted To Perform On His Own
- C.
Arguments Over Song Rights
- D.
To Be Vice President Of Motown
Correct Answer
D. To Be Vice President Of Motown -
- 18.
How many times did Smokey Robinson get into the Top 40 during the 1960's?
- A.
25
- B.
10
- C.
20
- D.
15
Correct Answer
A. 25 -
- 19.
Which song did Smokey Robinson win a Grammy for?
- A.
Shop Around
- B.
Just To See Her
- C.
Ooo Baby Baby
- D.
Cruisin'
Correct Answer
B. Just To See Her -
- 20.
In what year was Smokey Robinson born?
- A.
1943
- B.
1940
- C.
1941
- D.
1950
Correct Answer
B. 1940 -
- 21.
How many Top 40 Motown hits did Smokie Robinson record between 1960 and 1987?
- A.
50
- B.
37
- C.
22
- D.
48
Correct Answer
B. 37 -
- 22.
What was the original name of the group that became The Miracles?
- A.
The Miracles
- B.
The Five Chimes
- C.
The Minutemen
- D.
The Matadors
Correct Answer
B. The Five Chimes -
- 23.
In what year did Smokey Robinson become vice-president of Motown Records?
- A.
1961
- B.
1963
- C.
1962
- D.
1960
Correct Answer
A. 1961 -
- 24.
What song by The Miracles was Motown's first million-selling single?
- A.
Who's Loving You
- B.
Got A Job
- C.
You Really Got A Hold On Me
- D.
Shop Around
Correct Answer
D. Shop Around -
- 25.
Which George Harrison song was written as a tribute to Smokey Robinson?
- A.
Smoke And Mirrors
- B.
On Top Of Old Smokey
- C.
Pure Smokey
- D.
Smokediddilly
Correct Answer
C. Pure Smokey -
- 26.
In what year was Smokey Robinson inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame?
- A.
1987
- B.
1989
- C.
1988
- D.
1986
Correct Answer
C. 1988 -
- 27.
In what year were Smokey Robinson and Claudette Rogers divorced?
- A.
1987
- B.
1985
- C.
1978
- D.
1986
Correct Answer
D. 1986 -
- 28.
What college conferred an honorary doctorate of music degree on Smokey Robinson in 2006?
- A.
Juilliard Institute
- B.
Harvard University
- C.
Penn State
- D.
Howard University
Correct Answer
D. Howard University -
- 29.
In what year did Marv Tarplin join The Miracles?
- A.
1961
- B.
1958
- C.
1960
- D.
1959
Correct Answer
B. 1958 -
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