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Robert James Smith (born April 21, 1959 in Blackpool, England), a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, has been the lead singer and driving force behind English post-punk band The Cure since its founding in 1976.
Highly influenced by The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and even David Bowie he started playing guitar at the age of 12. Smith has played the 6 and 12 string guitars; 4 and 6 string bass guitars; double bass; piano; drums; violin; trumpet and trombone, in various combinations.
Robert is the third of four children born to Alex and Rita Smith. His siblings are Richard, Margaret, and Janet (who is married to Porl Thompson, the lead guitarist of The Cure).
Smith grew up in a Catholic atmosphere and went to St. Mary’s high school in England as a teenager. However, he is not religious, but sometimes he feels that he wishes he was. One example of his desire for belief is in the aptly-titled Faith.
Smith has written or co-written the bulk of The Cure’s music and lyrics in a career spanning 35 years. He has also been involved in other musical projects, including a stint with Siouxsie & the Banshees and his side-project with Steven Severin called The Glove. He has also contributed vocals to a number of independent projects and performances, among them the B-side of the Faith cassette which is a 30 minute track from a movie project - Carnage Visors.
Highly influenced by The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and even David Bowie he started playing guitar at the age of 12. Smith has played the 6 and 12 string guitars; 4 and 6 string bass guitars; double bass; piano; drums; violin; trumpet and trombone, in various combinations.
Robert is the third of four children born to Alex and Rita Smith. His siblings are Richard, Margaret, and Janet (who is married to Porl Thompson, the lead guitarist of The Cure).
Smith grew up in a Catholic atmosphere and went to St. Mary’s high school in England as a teenager. However, he is not religious, but sometimes he feels that he wishes he was. One example of his desire for belief is in the aptly-titled Faith.
Smith has written or co-written the bulk of The Cure’s music and lyrics in a career spanning 35 years. He has also been involved in other musical projects, including a stint with Siouxsie & the Banshees and his side-project with Steven Severin called The Glove. He has also contributed vocals to a number of independent projects and performances, among them the B-side of the Faith cassette which is a 30 minute track from a movie project - Carnage Visors.
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orange_parsley wrote:
born on the same day April 21 : D.
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renata2105 wrote:
inspirador :)
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Nochek wrote:
thanks Bob
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ValentinE_28 wrote:
Similar artists: Mark Hoppus??? WTF???
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thisissabila wrote:
great man with a great voice [3]
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paintforfun wrote:
I can't believe my dad is as old as Robert Smith. I wish he was as cool as RS :/
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t_h_e_o_n_e wrote:
great man with a great voice [2]
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rockowa_ wrote:
great man with a great voice
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tthehandshake wrote:
lemme make you mine
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kangurusergio wrote:
@HerDarkestHour, probably because they both made part on Almost Alice album?
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thisissabila wrote:
Robert Smith is GREAT!!!
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LauraSmithLomaz wrote:
Robert I Love U <3<3<3
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littlepunkqueen wrote:
rob is so cute i love this man
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HerDarkestHour wrote:
How the fuck is Cobra Starship similar to Robert Smith? -.-
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<3
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Robert Smith is on http://www.last.fm/group/Lady+Gaga+is+tolerable Join our discussion!
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anabernabelaana wrote:
carmen de mairena
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DiogoMelo wrote:
<3
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Cocteaulady wrote:
Happy Birthday Bobby! ♥
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Luna77ica wrote:
Feliz Cumpleaños Robertito! :)
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