Originally known as “The Primettes,” the group was formed by four teenagers—Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Betty McGlown—who shared a passion for music and dreamed of ...

1974's Pure Smokey was Robinson's second solo album after leaving the Miracles. He's joined by another former Miracle, Marv Tarplin, who cowrote four songs and plays guitar throughout. Tarpaulin left ...