Claudette Rogers Robinson

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Claudette Rogers Robinson
Robinson next to the Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the Miracles in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Claudette Annette Rogers
Born	(1942-06-20) June 20, 1942 (age 82) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	R&B doo-wop soul pop smooth soul
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1956–2010
Labels	Motown, Tamla
Formerly of	The Miracles
Spouse	Smokey Robinson ​ ​ (m. 1959; div. 1986)​

Claudette Annette Rogers Robinson (née Rogers; born June 20, 1942) is an American singer, best known as a member of the vocal group The Miracles from 1957 to 1972. Her brother Emerson "Sonny" Rogers was a founding member of the group, which before 1957 was named "The Matadors". Claudette replaced her brother in the group after he was drafted into the U.S. Army.

In 2012, Claudette was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the original Miracles, including her cousin Bobby Rogers, Pete Moore, Ronald White, and Marv Tarplin. She was inducted alongside her former husband, Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson.