Robert Smith (musician)
Robert James Smith is an English musician best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of The Cure.
Robert James Smith is an English musician best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of The Cure. Born in Blackpool, England, in 1959, he has been the band’s only continuous member and a defining influence on its sound. The Cure has had a longstanding audience in Canada, and Smith is a major figure in rock and alternative music for Canadian readers.
Early life
Robert Smith was born in Blackpool, England, and later became associated with Crawley, where The Cure formed. Public biographical sources identify him as Robert James Smith.
The Cure
Smith co-founded The Cure in 1976 and became the band’s frontman. He is widely credited as the group’s primary lyricist and central creative figure.
Musical style
Smith is known for a distinctive vocal delivery and guitar style, including use of the Fender Bass VI. These traits are widely cited as shaping The Cure’s sound.
Other work and collaborations
Beyond The Cure, Smith has been active as a musician and producer, and sources note his participation with Siouxsie and the Banshees in the early 1980s.
Key facts
- Smith co-founded The Cure in 1976 and remains its only continuous member.
- He is the band’s lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter.
- His guitar style and distinctive voice are central to The Cure’s sound.
- He was born Robert James Smith in Blackpool, England, on 21 April 1959.
- His music is commonly associated with post-punk and gothic rock.
The Cure has had a longstanding audience in Canada, and Robert Smith is a major figure in rock and alternative music for Canadian readers.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smith_(musician)Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, instruments, genres, years active, and role in The Cure.
- The Cure — https://www.thecure.com/bio/Supports: The Cure’s formation in 1976 and Smith’s role as vocals and guitar.
- MusicRadar — https://www.musicradar.com/artists/i-told-them-i-was-dying-and-they-didnt-believe-me-i-could-tell-by-the-look-on-my-doctors-face-that-there-was-something-very-very-wrong-with-me-robert-smith-on-the-madness-and-the-magic-of-the-cures-early-daysSupports: Smith’s guitar-playing context and his early work with Siouxsie and the Banshees.