Bobby Rogers is an American

United States

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 soul

Soul music

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 singer and songwriter, notable as a member of Motown Records' first signed act and first million selling group The Miracles

The Miracles

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from 1956 to present. He is also the grandfather of R&B singer Brandi Williams

Brandi Williams

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 from R&B girl group Blaque

Blaque

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Rogers is the son of the late Robert & Lois Rogers. He was born on February 19, 1940 the same day and in the same Detroit hospital as fellow Miracles member Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson

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, although the two would not meet until 15 years later.

On December 18, 1963 Rogers married Wanda Young

Wanda Young

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, the lead singer of Motown group The Marvelettes.