In this full-length interview, one of the greatest R&B singer/songwriters of all time, Smokey Robinson, details his upbringing in Detroit, where he lived in a packed house. He spoke about being one of 11 kids in the house, most of whom were his nieces and nephews who, due to closeness in age, were more like his siblings. He also discussed his father’s journey out of Selma, Alabama, into Detroit after stabbing a white kid who bullied him for years and fleeing town at only 12 years old. Moving along, the legendary R&B singer recalls starting a vocal group in elementary school and later forming his first official band, The Five Chimes. He goes on to explain what inspired the group's inception before saying that they eventually evolved into The Miracles. As the discussion continues, he talks about growing up with a young Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin as his childhood neighbors.Later, Smokey Robinson talks about growing up in Detroit when many of his friends were dabbling in criminal mischief and gang activity. He also talks about the experience of his former group, The Matadors, auditioning for Jackie Wilson's manager. The Motown legend explains that although the audition didn't go for the group, it served as his personal introduction to Barry Gordy, Jackie Wilson's primary songwriter. As the conversation nears an end, he looks back on the first time he retired, the events leading up to recording his first album, being the Vice President of Motown Records. He also shares his thoughts on Michael Jackson's early releases as a solo artist before touching on his friendship with the late Rick James and the tragic murder of Marvin Gaye.

Welcome to Day 1 of the official Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival livestream.

Live only on YouTube from the comfort of your living room or wherever you are.

Watch up to 4 stages at the same time in multiview* from your TV.

Shop exclusive merch and chat live with fans around the world.

Click ‘Notify Me’ to get a reminder when the livestream begins and check out the latest Outdoor Theatre schedule below to see who’s performing all weekend.

OUTDOOR THEATRE SCHEDULE
(All times PDT, schedule is subject to change)

Friday, April 11:
4:00pm - Livestream begins
4:05pm - Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
5:25pm - The Go-Go's
6:45pm - Tyla
8:20pm - The Marías
10:10pm - Parcels
11:10pm - The Martinez Brothers & Loco Dice
[Rebroadcast]

Saturday, April 12:
4:00pm - Live music returns
4:00pm - Tink
5:05pm - Japanese Breakfast
6:25pm - Gustavo Dudamel & LA Phil
8:15pm - Clairo
9:45pm - Above & Beyond
11:20pm - The Original Misfits
[Rebroadcast]

Sunday, April 13:
4:00pm - Live music returns
4:00pm - MEUTE
5:00pm - Keshi
6:15pm - Still Woozy
7:45pm - JENNIE
9:10pm - Zedd
10:55pm - Polo & Pan
[Rebroadcast]

Catch the rest of the Coachella livestreams here:
Main Stage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2FzDMuJ5pI
Outdoor Theatre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxwawRL_nY8
Sahara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afO7r8TQTSw
Mojave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BajnpDN6vG8
Gobi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-KswkXoBg
Sonora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdHrgLciYWw
Quasar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MOJG5VTh-Y

Download the official Coachella Livestream app to view the full schedule synced to your time zone, create a personalized livestream schedule, and set reminders so you don't miss your favorite sets, available exclusively on YouTube.
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/....coachella-livestream
Android: https://play.google.com/store/....apps/details?id=com.

*Device and content restrictions apply. Multiview feature not available on mobile and desktop devices for Coachella.

Ali Siddiq tells true stories and breaks down the differences between his 'old son' and his 'new son', and spoiler, one of them is way better than the other. In a break from the hugely successful 4 part Domino Effect series, which has over 40 million views on YouTube, this new special gives a look into Ali's family life, his sometimes unconventional parenting strategies, and his role as a father of 9 children.

Tour dates: www.AliSiddiq.com   
Jun 20: Raleigh
Jun 21: Nashville
Aug 1-2: BREA, CA
Aug 8-9: SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Aug 15-17: West Nyack, NY
Aug 20: ALBANY, NY
August 22: Atlantic City, NJ
August 29 : Huntsville, AL
August 30 : Chattanooga, TN
August 31 : Greenville, SC
September 5 : Buffalo, NY
September 6 : Toronto, ON
September 12 : Lexington, KY
September 13 : St Louis, MO
September 19 : Gulfport, MS
September 20 : Dothan, AL
September 26 : San Diego, CA
October 3 : Greensboro, NC
October 4 : Columbia, SC
October 10 : Wichita, KS
October 11 : Fayetteville, AR
October 17 : Louisville, KY
October 18 : Cincinnati, OH
October 24 : Rockford, IL
October 25 : Flint, MI
November 1 : Little Rock, AR
November 7 : Omaha, NE
November 8 : Kansas City, MO
November 14 : Orlando, FL
November 15 : Tampa, FL
November 21 : Norfolk, VA
November 22 : Richmond, VA
November 28 : Dallas, TX
December 5 : Portland, OR
December 6 : Seattle, WA
December 12 : New Haven, CT
December 13 : Brooklyn, NY
December 19 : Fort Myers, FL
December 20 : Palm Beach, FL

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