Quick Facts
| Canonical Name | Robert Smith |
| Born | April 21, 1959 |
| Birthplace | Blackpool, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Occupations | singer-songwriter, guitarist, singer, manufacturer, keyboardist |
| Instruments | guitar, bass guitar, electronic keyboard, voice |
| Gender | male |
| Genres | alternative rock, gothic rock, post-punk, new wave |
| Associated Acts | The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Glove, COGASM |
| Active Years | Active since 1978 |
Identity and Aliases
Biography
Robert Smith is an English singer, guitarist, keyboardist and songwriter whose career has been closely identified with The Cure. Born in Blackpool, Lancashire, he has been active since 1978 and is associated with alternative rock, gothic rock, post-punk and new wave.
Across his career, Smith has worked as a vocalist and instrumentalist on guitar, bass guitar and electronic keyboard, with his voice central to his sound. Alongside The Cure, he has been connected to Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Glove, COGASM, Cult Hero and The Easy Cure.
Smith’s profile as a musician extends across multiple roles, reflecting a career built around singing, writing and performance rather than a single position in a band. He is also noted as having the aliases Robert James Smith, RS and Smith.
Career Timeline
Musical Roles
Robert Smith is credited as a singer-songwriter, guitarist, singer, keyboardist and musician working on voice, guitar, bass guitar and electronic keyboard. His catalogued roles point to a flexible studio and live presence across several alternative rock styles.
Bands and Projects
Releases and Appearances
MusicBrainz lists several release entries connected to Robert Smith. These entries may include solo releases, guest appearances, live recordings, and catalogued metadata records.
MusicBrainz-listed Releases and Appearances
Recorded Performances & Appearances
MusicBrainz-listed recording entries connected to Robert Smith include:
Musical Style and Instruments
Robert Smith is associated with alternative rock, gothic rock, post-punk and new wave. His work is shaped by his role as both vocalist and multi-instrumentalist.
Genres
Instruments
Collaborations and Guest Relationships
External Identifiers & Authority Control
Robert Smith has associated identifiers across MusicBrainz, Discogs, Spotify, IMDb, VIAF, ISNI, GND and the Library of Congress.
Semantic Graph Data (Knowledge Graph)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Robert Smith best known for working with?
A: He is best known for his work with The Cure. He has also been associated with Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Glove and COGASM.
Q: What kind of musician is Robert Smith?
A: He is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His roles include guitarist and keyboardist.
Q: Where was Robert Smith born?
A: He was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, in North West England. That place has remained a key part of his biography.
Q: When was Robert Smith born?
A: Robert Smith was born on April 21, 1959.
Q: What genres is Robert Smith associated with?
A: He is associated with alternative rock, gothic rock, post-punk and new wave.
Q: What instruments does Robert Smith play?
A: He is associated with guitar, bass guitar, electronic keyboard and voice.
Q: When did Robert Smith begin his career?
A: His active period is listed as beginning in 1978.
Q: What other bands is Robert Smith connected to?
A: He is connected with Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Glove, Cult Hero, The Easy Cure and COGASM.