Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. All Rights Reserved, Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google, Motown became widely successful in the late 50s thanks to. Well apparently, Smokey admitted in his book that hed had an affair. They looked like the picture perfect family at the time. However, she was able to give birth to two children. And though his marriage to the singer did not work out, he was still grateful that she kept a cordial relationship with Treys biological mother, whom he referred to as Kandi, in the book. mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', Of course, most fans probably know about Smokey and Claudettes daughter, Tamla, who was named after Tamla Records- the original name of Motown Records- because she was in the public eye a bit more. Search above to list available cemeteries. Well apparently, Smokey admitted in his book that hed had an affair. Try again. In turn, Smokey has sweetly shared Tamla taught me more about life than I ever knew., Tamla is far more of an active social media user than brother Berry and regularly shares her life on Instagram. The couple had two children, a son, Berry Robinson (born 1968), named after Motown's first label founder Berry Gordy; and a daughter, Tamla Robinson (born 1971), named after the original "Tamla" label set up by Gordy that would eventually become Motown. Smokey Robinson's son Trey, was born in 1984 as the result of an affair he had while still married. Advertisement HOW ROBINSON AND CLAUDETTE MET Explore. But plans change, an illegitimate child over a decade into their marriage would change everything, and inspire some of Smokeys most emotional hits. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Everything Berry Gordy Has Said About Late Friend Michael Jackson, , born in 1971, was named after Motowns original moniker, Tamla Records. Smokey is the son of Flossie (Smith) and William Robinson, Sr. A maternal great-grandmother of his was said to have been of French descent. Smokey Robinson, 83, on historic affair with Diana Ross The 'King of Motown' has three heirs: two sons and a daughter. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', Berry William and Tamla Claudette's mother is an American singer-songwriter. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Robinson. First husband was Alfred Bynum, father of Geraldine, second husband was Henry Ligion, father of Rose Ella. . A keen student, Robinson attended Northern High School where he was above average academically and an excellent athlete. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Genealogy for William Robinson, Sr. (1896 - 1985) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Berry also has his own private Instagram account and is a father of twins, a boy and girl. Please reset your password. Family members linked to this person will appear here. In the book, he revealed that he fathered a third child named. Smokey Robinsons Wife: Facts About His Marriage To Frances Glandney & 1st Wife, Affair With Diana Ross. Who are Smokey Robinsons children? English Hollywood Life In turn, Smokey has sweetly shared Tamla "taught me more about life than I ever knew."Tamla is far more of an active social media . While married to Claudette, Smokey had an affair with another woman and fathered Trey in 1984.
