Happy Birthday to Smokey Robinson, Born February 19, 1940

February 19, 2026 Albumism Staff

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Smokey Robinson’s musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from his career below!

Born: February 19, 1940
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