Robert Smith

Also known as Robert James Smith

English singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter

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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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Encyclopedic overview

Robert James Smith (born 21 April 1959) is an English singer-songwriter. He is the co-founder, frontman, lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and only continuous member of the rock band the Cure. His guitar-playing style (including his use of the Fender Bass VI), distinctive singing voice, and fashion sense (often sporting a pale complexion, smeared red lipstick, black eye-liner, unkempt wiry black hair, and all-black clothes) were highly influential on the goth subculture that rose to prominence in the 1980s.

Smith's other work includes playing the lead guitar as a member of Siouxsie and the Banshees from 1982 to 1984 and being the co-founder of the short-lived band the Glove in 1983. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cure in 2019, and Rolling Stone magazine ranked him as the 157th greatest singer of all time in 2023.

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