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Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Robert James Smith is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist and principal songwriter of the rock band the Cure. He is the band's only constant member since its formation in 1976. He has also played guitar in the band Siouxsie and the Banshees. Smith is a multi-instrumentalist, known for his unique stage look and distinctive voice.
Known for
- The Cure - Primavera Sound 2026 Barcelona — Self2026
- The Cure - Maia North Festival 2026 — Self2026
- The Cure - Rock en Seine 2026 — Self2026
- The Cure - Rock Werchter 20262026
- The Cure - Pohoda Festival 20262026
- The Cure - Pinkpop Festival 20262026
- The Cure - Isle Of Wight Festival 20262026
- The Cure - Open'er Festival 20262026
- The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World (Troxy Live 2024) — Self2025
- The Cure: The Show of a Lost World — Self2025
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Key facts
- Born
- Robert James Smith , ( 1959-04-21 ) 21 April 1959 (age 67) , Blackpool , England
- Origin
- Crawley , England
- Genres
- Post-punk gothic rock alternative rock new wave
- Occupations
- Musician singer songwriter record producer
- Instruments
- Vocals guitar keyboards bass
- Years active
- 1972–present
- Member of
- The Cure
- Formerly of
- Siouxsie and the Banshees the Glove
- Spouse
- Mary Theresa Poole ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1988 )
- Website
- thecure .com
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- James
- Family name
- Smith
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Blackpool
- Occupation
- manufacturer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Genre
- new wave
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Polydor
- Image
- Robert Smith (musician) crop.jpg
- Voice type
- tenor
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- Commons category
- Robert Smith (singer)
- member of
- Siouxsie and the Banshees
- date of birth
- 1959-04-21
- birth name
- Robert James Smith
- start of work period
- 1978-00-00
- name in native language
- Robert Smith
- different from
- Bob Smith
- copyright representative
- PRS for Music
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Article · Deutsch
Robert James Smith (* 21. April 1959 in Blackpool, England) ist ein britischer Sänger und Gitarrist. Er ist Mitbegründer der Rockband The Cure (1976) und wurde im Oktober 1977, nach dem Ausscheiden von Peter O’Toole, Frontman der Gruppe. Außerdem ist er das einzig dauerhafte Mitglied. Er wirkte auch bei verschiedenen anderen musikalischen Projekten mit, u. a. von 1982 bis 1984 als Leadgitarrist der Gruppe Siouxsie and the Banshees, als Teil des Projekts The Glove (1983) und zusammen mit dem Schlagzeuger Jason Cooper und dem Gitarristen Reeves Gabrels als drittes Mitglied des Bandprojekts COGASM.
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