Smokey Robinson attends the 2022 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci 

Smokey Robinson attends the 2022 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci 

Smokey Robinson attends the 2022 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci 

Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Jimmie Allen, Melissa Etheridge, Ari Lennox, Muni Long, Dustin Lynch, Yola, Stevie Wonder and Charlie Puth onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Lionel Richie and Smokey Robinson clap after Stevie Wonder's performance onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Stevie Wonder sings next to Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and Jimmie Allen onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Stevie Wonder sings next to Smokey Robinson and Jimmie Allen onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Stevie Wonder sings next to Smokey Robinson, Jimmie Allen and Melissa Etheridge onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Smokey Robinson presents the Icon Award during 2022 American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Lionel Richie embraces Smokey Robinson as he receives the Icon Award during 2022 American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Lionel Richie receives the Icon Award from Smokey Robinson during 2022 American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Smokey Robinson performs at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Smokey Robinson performs at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Smokey Robinson performs at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Smokey Robinson performs at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Smokey Robinson speaks at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Smokey Robinson performs at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Smokey Robinson and honoree William "Mickey" Stevenson attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction Awards Gala with friends and family in New York New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Smokey Robinson attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

William "Mickey" Stevenson and Smokey Robinson attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

William "Mickey" Stevenson and Smokey Robinson attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

William "Mickey" Stevenson and Smokey Robinson attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Smokey Robinson attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Smokey Robinson attends the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California, U.S. February 9, 2020. REUTERS/David McNew 

Smokey Robinson attends the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California, U.S. February 9, 2020. REUTERS/David McNew 

62nd Grammy Awards - Show - Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 26, 2020 - Smokey Robinson and Little Big Town present an award. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

62nd Grammy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 26, 2020 - Smokey Robinson. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

62nd Grammy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 26, 2020 - Smokey Robinson. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

Smokey Robinson (C) and Pentatonix perform during the "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration" concert at Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2019. Picture taken February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Smokey Robinson (C) and Pentatonix perform during the "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration" concert at Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2019. Picture taken February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Smokey Robinson (C) and Pentatonix perform during the "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration" concert at Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2019. Picture taken February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Smokey Robinson (C) and Pentatonix perform during the "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration" concert at Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2019. Picture taken February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Smokey Robinson (L) and Cedric the Entertainer speak on stage during the "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration" concert at Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2019. Picture taken February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Smokey Robinson performs during the "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration" concert at Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2019. Picture taken February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Smokey Robinson (L), Stevie Wonder (C) and Cedric the Entertainer on stage during the "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration" concert at Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2019. Picture taken February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Smokey Robinson (L) and Cedric the Entertainer speak on stage during the "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration" concert at Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2019. Picture taken February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

61st Grammy Awards - Show - Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 10, 2019 - Jennifer Lopez performs with Smokey Robinson. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

61st Grammy Awards - Show - Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 10, 2019 - Jennifer Lopez performs with Smokey Robinson. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

61st Grammy Awards - Show - Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 10, 2019 - Jennifer Lopez performs with Smokey Robinson. REUTERS/Mike Blake 

61st Grammy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 10, 2019 - Frances Glandney and Smokey Robinson. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson 

61st Grammy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 10, 2019 - Smokey Robinson. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson 

Smokey Robinson speaks above the casket of Aretha Franklin during her funeral service at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar 

Smokey Robinson speaks above the casket of Aretha Franklin during her funeral service at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar 

Smokey Robinson speaks above the casket of Aretha Franklin during her funeral service at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar 

Smokey Robinson speaks above the casket of Aretha Franklin during her funeral service at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar 

Smokey Robinson sings above the casket of Aretha Franklin during her funeral service at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar 

Singer Smokey Robinson and Bishop Charles H. Ellis III (R) wait for the family of the late singer Aretha Franklin for the funeral service for Franklin at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan U.S. August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook 

Singer Smokey Robinson (C) and Rev. Robert Smith (R) wait for the late Aretha Franklin's family to arrive for the funeral service for Franklin at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan U.S. August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook 

Smokey Robinson shows up for the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis 

Singer Smokey Robinson takes part in the 91st Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, New York, U.S., November 23, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri 

2017 American Music Awards – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 19/11/2017 – Smokey Robinson (L), Diana Ross and Berry Gordy. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok 

2017 American Music Awards – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 19/11/2017 – Smokey Robinson (L), Diana Ross and Berry Gordy. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok 

Smokey Robinson attends The Songwriters Hall of Fame 48th Induction and Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan, New York, U.S., June 15, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly 

Smokey Robinson and 2017 Inductee Berry Gordy attend The Songwriters Hall of Fame 48th Induction and Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan, New York, U.S., June 15, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly 

89th Academy Awards - Oscars Vanity Fair Party - Beverly Hills, California, U.S. - 26/02/17 – Singer, songwriter Smokey Robinson. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok 

89th Academy Awards - Oscars Vanity Fair Party - Beverly Hills, California, U.S. - 26/02/17 – Smokey Robinson and wife Frances Glandney. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok 

Lionel Richie (C) and Smokey Robinson (2nd R) arrive for a funeral service for singer Natalie Cole in Los Angeles, California, January 11, 2016. Cole, whose biggest hit came in a virtual duet with her late father, pop legend Nat King Cole, of his decades-old hit "Unforgettable" died December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian 

Lionel Richie (L) and Smokey Robinson greet each other as they arrive for a funeral service for singer Natalie Cole in Los Angeles, California, January 11, 2016. Cole, whose biggest hit came in a virtual duet with her late father, pop legend Nat King Cole, of his decades-old hit "Unforgettable" died December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian 

Smokey Robinson (L) hugs Lionel Richie as they arrive for a funeral service for singer Natalie Cole in Los Angeles, California, January 11, 2016. Cole, whose biggest hit came in a virtual duet with her late father, pop legend Nat King Cole, of his decades-old hit "Unforgettable" died December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian 

Lionel Richie (L) hugs Smokey Robinson as they arrive for a funeral service for singer Natalie Cole in Los Angeles, California, January 11, 2016. Cole, whose biggest hit came in a virtual duet with her late father, pop legend Nat King Cole, of his decades-old hit "Unforgettable" died December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian