Robert Smith
Smith in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com
Birth Name: Robert James Smith
Place of Birth: Blackpool, Lancashire, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 21 April, 1959
Ethnicity: English, possibly Irish
Robert Smith is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist, and principal songwriter of rock band The Cure. He has also been a member of rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees, with Siouxsie Sioux and Sid Vicious; and musical collaboration The Glove.
He is the son of Rita Mary and James Alexander Smith. Robert was raised Catholic. He is married to Mary Theresa Poole.
Robert’s paternal grandparents likely were Joseph H. Smith and Elizabeth Whittaker.
Robert’s maternal grandfather was named Richard Emmott.
Robert’s maternal grandmother was named Elsie Gelder.
Sources: Marriage record of Robert’s parents – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Robert’s maternal grandparents, Richard Emmott and Elsie Gelder – https://familysearch.org
Be careful with that assumption.. England has always had a Catholic minority. They’re called Recusants..
Is he listed Irish because he was raised Catholic?
Yes, I did that. Normally English people are not Catholics and in Lancashire there are tons of Irish-descendants. Smith can even be an Irish surname.