Smokey Robinson – $100 million
Greatest Hits: Tracks of My Tears, Going to a Go-Go
Smokey Robinson was the guitarist for The Miracles band and their lead artist and songwriter. From 1955-1972, when he resigned, he led the party. After quitting the project, he returned as a solo artist. He quit Motown Records in 1990, writing a ton of songs, as other Motown representatives. Nice fact: his uncle’s nickname, like him. His uncle named him “Smokey Joe” as a “cowboy name,” and Smokey’s life was trapped.
Smokey Robinson
Kenny Gamble – $8.5 million
Greatest Hits: I’m Gonna Make You Love Me
Born in Philly, Kenny Gamble was credited with Philly soul genre development. He recorded himself on recording machines as a boy, and his music love developed. He formed Gamble & Huff, and was operated by Jerry Ross, with whom he had a long friendship. He is known for his smash “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” and “Expressway to Your Heart,” covered by the 1967 Soul Survivors band for mainstream success.
Kenny Gamble
