The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles) are an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. The Miracles went on to become one of Motown's signature acts of the 1960s, during which time their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time. During their nineteen year run on the American music charts, The Miracles charted over fifty hits and recorded in the genres of doo wop, soul, disco, and R&B. Twenty-six Miracles songs reached the Top Ten of the Billboard R&B singles chart, including four R&B number ones. Sixteen of the Miracles' songs charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, with seven songs charting within the Top Ten and two - 1970's "The Tears of a Clown" and 1975's "Love Machine" (Part 1) - reaching number-one. Original members: Ronald "Ronnie" White (1955–1978, 1980–1983, 1993–1995 (died 1995) Warren "Pete" Moore (1955–1978) (died 2017) William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (1955–1972) Claudette Robinson (1956 - 1972, 2005 -2011) Marvin "Marv" Tarplin (1958 - 1973) (died 2011) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.