
On March 20, 2009, in Motown Records' 50th anniversary year, the Miracles received the latest of many career awards when they were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame more than fifty years after the group's founding in 1957. That effort was led by public relations veteran Ron Brewington who also worked to get a star for Motown legend Marvin Gaye.
The Star is located on the southwest corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Sycamore Street, one block east of La Brea Boulevard. The ceremony was attended by original Miracles Smokey Robinson, Claudette Robinson, Pete Moore, & Bobby Rogers, along with Smokey's replacement in the group, Billy Griffin, (original Miracle Marv Tarplin was mentioned, but was not present, and was deeply missed by the group's fans), and the late Ronnie White's widow Gloria; along with Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder, and other celebrities including, Brian and Eddie Holland (of Holland-Dozier-Holland), Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Al B Sure, Freda Payne, and her sister, former Supreme Scherrie Payne, Motown songwriter Janie Bradford, and a host of family, friends and fans.
Photo: Claudette Robinson with Pete Moore, left, and Stevie Wonder when the musical group The Miracles is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (march 2009)
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