Birth Name: Robert James Smith
Place of Birth: Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Date of Birth: April 21, 1959
Ethnicity: English, possibly Irish
Robert Smith is an English musician. He is the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist, and principal songwriter of the rock band The Cure.
He is the son of James Alexander Smith and Rita Mary (née Emmott) Smith. Robert was raised Catholic.
Robert’s paternal grandparents were likely Joseph H. Smith and Elizabeth Whittaker.
Robert’s maternal grandparents were Richard Emmott and Elsie Gelder.
Sources: Birth record of Robert Smith – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Robert’s parents – https://familysearch.org
Birth record of Robert’s mother – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Robert’s maternal grandparents, Richard Emmott and Elsie Gelder – https://familysearch.org
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