Smokey Robinson
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
7
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Records
Smokey Robinson's accolades reflect his profound impact on music and culture. He is a two-time Grammy winner, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, and has been honored with the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Miracles in 1987 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983 underscore his dual legacy as a performer and composer. The Kennedy Center Honors in 2016 celebrated his lifetime contributions to the arts. Rolling Stone ranked him among the greatest songwriters and artists of all time, cementing his status as a foundational figure in American soul music.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member of The Miracles.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Inducted for his songwriting contributions.
National Medal of Arts
Awarded by President Bill Clinton.
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for his enduring influence on music.
Kennedy Center Honors
Honored for lifetime contributions to American culture.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Awarded by President George W. Bush.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Received a star at 1500 Vine Street.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
Records & Feats
First Motown artist to have a million-selling single
The Miracles' 'Shop Around' (1960) was Motown's first million-selling hit.
One of the longest-running careers in Motown history
Robinson's active career spans over six decades, from 1955 to the present.