Bobby Rogers (February 19, 1940 – March 3, 2013), born Robert E. Rogers, was an American soul singer and songwriter, notable as a member of Motown Records’ first signed act and first million selling group The Miracles from 1956 until 2011. He was inducted along with the other members of the Miracles – with the exception of Smokey Robinson – in 2012 to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rogers was the grandfather of R&B singer Brandi Williams from the R&B girl group Blaque.
In addition to his work in The Miracles, Rogers was a part-time Motown songwriter; his most notable composition, authored with bandmate Smokey Robinson, was The Temptations’ first hit single, “The Way You Do the Things You Do”. Rogers also co-wrote The Temptations’ 1965 hit “My Baby”, Mary Wells’ hit, “What Love Has Joined Together”, The Contours’ 1965 hit “First I Look at the Purse”, (later covered by the J Geils Band), Marvin Gaye’s 1966 Top 40 hit, “One More Heartache” and The Miracles’ own 1964 Top 40 hit, “That’s What Love Is Made Of”, and their 1966 hit, “Going to a Go-Go”. He is also noted for doing co-lead vocals on The Miracles’ 1962 Top 10 smash, “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me”, and singing lead on the group’s 1964 song, “You’re So Fine And Sweet”.Bobby was also reputed to be the group’s best dancer, and was responsible for many of the Miracles’ onstage routines,until the arrival of famed Motown choreographer Cholly Atkins.
Bobby Rogers cause of seath
Bobby Rogers died due to complications of diabetes on March 3, 2013. Bobby Rogers was 73 years old at the time of his death.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction in 2012 (controversy)
In 1987, Smokey Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. However, in a decision that has since sparked much scrutiny, debate, and controversy, the other original members of The Miracles were not inducted. This proved a source of many protests from angry Miracles fans.
On February 9, 2012, after a 26 year wait, it was announced rest of The Miracles would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Smokey Robinson. This induction occurred on April 14, 2012. This induction occurred without the usual process of nomination and voting, under the premise that the entire group should have been inducted with Smokey Robinson back in 1987.
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – You Really Got A Hold On Me
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