Bobby Rogers, The Miracles co-founder dies

Bobby Rogers, a founding member of the Motown group The Miracles along with Smokey Robinson, has died in the US aged 73.

The singer, who had been ill for several years, died at his home in Detroit on Sunday.

"Another soldier in my life has fallen. [He] was my brother and a really good friend", Robinson said in a statement.

Rogers formed The Miracles in 1956 with cousin Claudette Rogers, Pete Moore, Ronnie White and Robinson.

Their hits included The Tracks of My Tears, Shop Around, You've Really Got a Hold on Me and I Second That Emotion.

"People always commented on the tall one with the glasses," said Claudette Rogers.

"He was personable, approachable and he loved talking to the women, loved talking to the guys, loved to dance, loved to sing, loved to perform. That was the joy of his life."