Robert "Bobby" Rogers (born February 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan) is an African American soul singer, notable as a member of Motown group The Miracles from 1956 on. His cousin, Claudette Rogers, was also a member of the group, and later married Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson. In addition to his work in The Miracles, Rogers was a part-time Motown songwriter; his most notable co-composition, authored with bandmate Smokey Robinson, is The Temptations' first hit single, "The Way You Do the Things You Do" February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Michigan Founded  -Incorporated July 24, 1701 1816  County Wayne County Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick... African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans or black Americans, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan and West Africa. ... Soul Music is a Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett, published in 1994. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who uses his or her voice as an instrument to make music. ... Motown Record Company, L.P., also known as Tamla-Motown outside of the United States, is a record label specializing in the musical genres of R&B, pop, soul music, and hip-hop music. ... The Miracles is a vocal harmony group that was formed in 1955 at Northern High School in Detroit, Michigan. ... 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Claudette Marie Rogers Robinson (born in September 1942) is an African-American soul singer, a member of The Miracles from 1956 to 1972. ... William Smokey Robinson (born February 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. ... William Smokey Robinson (born February 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. ... The Classic 5 lineup of The Temptations, circa 1965. ...