`` She was one of the greatest vocalists of our time , '' says the founder of Radio One . Smokey Robinson , born Rick James , was found dead three-decade in her home . she blew me away , '' Gordy said . She had a three-decade career in music , and was nominated four times for a Grammy . She had worked with late funk legend Teena Marie , Mary Brockert and others .
`` She was one of the greatest vocalists of our time , '' says the founder of Radio One . Smokey Robinson , born Rick James , was found dead three-decade in her home . She had a three-decade career in music , and was nominated four times for a Grammy . She had worked with late funk legend Teena Marie , Mary Brockert and others .