Smokey Robinson shares the secret to his decades of success as he's honored with Berry Gordy at MusiCares Gala - Fox News

Smokey Robinson and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy were honored at the MusiCares Persons of the Year Gala on Friday night, ahead of the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

The 82-year-old singer and the 93-year-old retired record executive, who are longtime friends and collaborators, were the first dual recipients of the honor, which recognizes music industry figures for their artistic achievements and dedication to philanthropy.

The evening featured musical tributes from performers including Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, John Legend, Dionne Warwick, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Chloe and Halle Bailey, Rita Wilson, The Temptations and Mumford and Sons.

Smokey Robinson and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy were honored at the MusiCares Persons of the Year Gala on Friday night, ahead of the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

Wilson, who performed a duet with Sebastián Yatra of Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston's "It Takes Two," told Fox News Digital that she found it "pretty astounding" to be at the event honoring two of Motown's biggest legends.

Founding member Otis Williams told Fox News Digital, "It means just as much to us as God lets us get up every day to be able to celebrate two wonderful people, Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson."