Claudette Rogers Robinson
Claudette Annette Rogers Robinson (née Rogers; born June 20, 1942) is an American singer, best known as a member of the vocal group The Miracles from 1957 to 1972. Her brother Emerson "Sonny" Rogers was a founding member of the group, which before 1957 was named "The Matadors". Claudette replaced her brother in the group after he was drafted into the U.S. Army.
Claudette Rogers Robinson | |
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Robinson next to the Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the Miracles in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Claudette Annette Rogers |
| Born | June 20, 1942 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1956–2010 |
| Labels | Motown, Tamla |
| Formerly of | The Miracles |
| Spouse(s) |
Smokey Robinson
(m. 1959; div. 1986) |
In 2012, Claudette was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the original Miracles, including her cousin Bobby Rogers, Pete Moore, Ronald White, and Marv Tarplin. She was inducted alongside her former husband, Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson.
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