Music legend Smokey Robinson will bring his timeless sound to the San Diego County Fair this summer, hitting the Corona Grandstand Stage on June 26 at 7:30 p.m. This year's fair theme is nostalgia, tagged "Let's Go Retro!" and Robinson fits the bill perfectly with his soulful R&B hits that have charmed listeners for nearly seven decades.

The Hall of Fame inductee, also a proud owner of a double star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joins the lineup as the 12th headliner in the Toyota Summer Concert Series, promising to showcase the enduring tunes that made him a household name. His credentials are indisputable – with a career to span across the 50s, 60s, and 70s quickly, Robinson has not only penned hit singles but also produced 22 albums for The Miracles, the group he fronted before it became Smokey Robinson & The Miracles in 1965, as FOX 5 San Diego reported.

Tickets to witness the icon live are already up for grabs since March 6, with general admission starting at $45 and select seating options climbing to $75. Fans can expect to hear classics like "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "The Tears of a Clown," just a few highlights within his vast catalog of hits.

Aside from his time with The Miracles, Robinson dedicated years to fostering new talent and success at Motown Records, a stint that began in earnest in 1972. Though he retired in 1988 from the executive life, his passion for music never wavered. Proving his staying power, the artist released "Gasms," his first album in almost a decade, early in 2023, as reported by the San Diego County Fair webpage.