Claudette Rogers Robinson

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Claudette Marie Rogers Robinson (born in September 1942) is an African-American soul singer, a member of The Miracles from 1957 to 1972. Her brother Emeson Rogers was an original member of the group, which was originally called "The Matadors" before 1957; Claudette Rogers took her brother's place after he was drafted into the U.S. Army.

On November 7, 1959, Rogers married Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson, who became one of the major figures in Detroit's Motown record label. She recorded with The Miracles for as long as her husband did (until 1972), although she did not tour with the group after 1964.

Smokey Robinson originally wrote the number-one Motown single "My Girl" in dedication to Claudette, a song performed most notably by The Temptations. The song was originally intended to be performed by The Miracles.

The Robinsons had two children, both named in honor of Motown: Berry Williams Robinson was named after Motown chief Berry Gordy, and Tamla Claudette Robinson was named after Motown's original record label, Tamla Records. Smokey Robinson and Claudette Robinson were divorced in 1986.

Berry Gordy gave Claudette Robinson the official title of "First Lady of Motown", as noted in his autobiography.