Did Smokey Robinson derive his stage name from Smokey Bear?

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2026-07-25 19:35

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No. William Robinson originally got Smokey from "Smokey Joe", a nickname given to him by one of his uncles because of his love for cowboy movies. This was later shortened to "Smokey".

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