First and foremost, today Smokey Robinson celebrates his 83rd birthday.

Ironically, Bobby Rogers of the original Miracles was born this day in 1940 in the same hospital as Smokey Robinson. He would celebrate his 83rd birthday today if he were still with us.

Also, Al Abrams, publicity director of Motown in the beginning, was born this day in 1941. He would celebrate his 82nd birthday today if he were still with us.

Happy Birthday to the legendary Smokey Robinson and let's keep Bobby and Al in our thoughts today for their contributions to Motown.