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such as The Temptations, for whom they wrote “My Girl,” “My Baby,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” to name a few; The Supremes (who were first auditioned by The Miracles) and Marvin Gaye, for whom they wrote “Ain’t That Peculiar,” “I’ll Be Doggone,” and “One More Heartache.” If it were not for The Miracles ingenious style of writing, these artists may never have become super-stars. Adding to Pete’s notable discography are many other super-hits that included co-writers, one of them being William “Smokey” Robinson, with hits such as “Ooh Baby Baby,” “Tracks of My Tears,” and “Since I Lost My Baby,”

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer still continues to embark upon many noteworthy ventures. He is currently the CEO of WBMM Enterprises, a Las Vegas-based firm which he founded. Warren “Pete” Moore is not only a distinguished singer, composer, and entrepreneur, he is a national treasure whose musical talents have paved the way for many artists within the industry. His accomplishments have not only reached the height of fame but will forever stand the test of time.

Music Pioneer, Warren “Pete” Moore, has created an invaluable legacy within the industry. The multi-talented musician has composed decades of memorable lyrical content; thus, bestowing upon the world, such treasured hits as “Love Machine,” a classic 1975 hit composed by Moore and fellow Miracle Billy Griffin, which stayed on the Billboard’s Hot 100 for 24 consecutive weeks before reaching #1 on the charts. It was also a smash hit in the United Kingdom, as well as other countries.

As a member of one of Motown’s first and longest standing singing groups, The Miracles, Moore received a star, in 2009, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of his immoderate impact on the entertainment industry. Attending the honorary ceremony was Stevie Wonder, who remarked: “Were it not for the Miracles, there would be no Stevie Wonder.” Paul McCartney, lead singer for The Beatles, said that their classy wardrobe image was “inspired by The Miracles” and that “the thought of the group writing their own songs came from The Miracles, who wrote their own music.” In fact, were it not for The Miracles were Motown’s original staff-writers; writing for greats

The Miracles Legend

Warren "Pete" Moore