Robert James Smith (born on 21 April 1959) is a British musician. He is the lead singer, guitar player and principal songwriter of the rock band The Cure, and its only constant member since its formation in 1976. NY Rock describes him as "pop culture's unkempt poster child of doom and gloom", and asserts that some of his songs are a "somber introspection over lush, brooding guitars".
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Date of birth:
- Apr 21, 1959 (age 53 years)
Place of birth:
Place Musical Career Began:
Active as Musical Artist (start):
- 1976
Musical Genres:
- New Wave ,
- Punk rock ,
- Gothic rock ,
- Post-punk ,
- Alternative rock ,
- Pop music ,
- Experimental rock ,
- Indie rock
Also known as:
- Robert James Smith,
- Smith, Robert,
- The Cure,
- The Glove,
- Siouxsie and the Banshees,
- Robin,
- Rob
