Topix — If that sounds like exaggeration, consider that Robinson's music in the 1960s helped pull together the nation at a time when bloody Civil Rights battles were raging. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Smokey Robinson is getting in on the duets album action. more info

People.com — The top eight meet with Smokey Robinson before a night of Motown classics more info

Mjsbigblog — The American Idol 12 Top 8 sing the songs of the Motor City. The legendary Smokey Robinson will mentor this week. I'll be live blogging right here. more info

Mjsbigblog — I’m not sure if the American Idol 12 Top 10 were supposed to spill the beans or not. But word is out. Legendary Motown producer, executive and performer, Smokey Robinson, will be on hand to help the kids take on the songs of Motown.   Smokey has a... more info

ContactMusic — Soul icon Smokey Robinson has paid a heartfelt tribute to his "brother" and late bandmate Bobby Rogers, following the singer's death on Sunday... more info

Starpulse — Following a lengthy illness, Bobby Rogers, the founder of Smokey Robinson's back-up band The Miracles, has died at 73. more info

CNN Showbiz — Bobby Rogers, one of the original members of Motown staple The Miracles, has died, longtime Miracles frontman Smokey Robinson announced Sunday. He was 73. more info

ContactMusic — Bobby Rogers, the soul singer and song writer who co-founded The Miracles and was a part of the first million-selling group Smokey Robinson & The... more info

ContactMusic — Motown star Bobby Rogers has died.The singer - a founding member of The Miracles with Smokey Robinson, Claudette Rogers, Pete Moore and Ronnie White... more info