Soul music legend Smokey Robinson performed at the 51st annual Grammy Awards show in Los Angeles on February 8. Robinson was joined onstage by Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx who paid tribute to the Four Tops.USA Today: Grammys play pass-the-mike for myriad performances (February 6, 2009)
Other Performers
Previously announced Grammy performers include Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, U2, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Kenny Chesney, Adele, Kid Rock, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, M.I.A., Katy Perry, Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z and Lil Wayne.
Smokey Robinson Facts
- Genres:R&B, Soul
- Years active: 1955 - present
- Labels: Motown, Universal, SBK, Liquid 8
- Member of The Miracles: 1955 - 1972
- Vice President of Motown: 1961 - 1988
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 1987
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame: 1990
Smokey Robinson Grammy Performance Video
- YouTube Video: Reach Out & I Can't Help Myself (Time: 3:12)
Smokey Robinson Grammy Performance and Commentaries
- GIGWISE: Stevie Wonder, BB King, Smokey Robinson Join Grammy Line Up (February 5, 2009)
Did you like Smokey Robinson's Grammy Performance?(2 Answers)
A:
How you not? The man is truly a legend.
who did Smokey perform the duet with on 3/27 American Idol?(1 Answer)
A:
Smokey Robinson sang "You’re the One for Me" with Joss Stone.
What performances are you most looking forward to at this year's Grammy Awards?(5 Answers)
A:
Kid Rock! I always love seeing what he can do on stage. Another one is Jennifer Hudson.
References
Fast Facts
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Performed at the 51st Grammy Awards
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Telecast
February 8, 2009 8PM EST on CBS
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Location
Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
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Received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st annual Grammys
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