Robert Ellis Silberstein
| Robert Ellis Silberstein | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Robert Silberstein 1943 (age 72–73) Elberon, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States |
| Residence | New York City,Los Angeles, |
| Ethnicity | American |
| Religion | Judaism |
Robert Ellis Silberstein aka Bobby Ellis is a music executive, and American businessman from New York City. During his career he managed many musicians including Billy Preston, Dianna Ross, Rufus, Meat Loaf and Status Quo (band).[1]
Personal life
Bob was born into a wealthy family of Jewish garment manufacturers in Elberon, N.J. He graduated from West Virginia University and tried teaching. After an argument with his principal he quit and moved to California.[2] He was married to Dianna Ross for 7 years in the 1970s. They have three children together Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Chudney Ross.[3]
Professional career
In the 1970s Bob managed Diana Ross, the Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood,[4] [5]and Chaka Khan whom he discovered while managing Rufus.[6]
References
- ↑ "Exes". People Magazine. 27 February 1984.
- ↑ "Mr. & Mrs. Diana Ross?". People Magazine. 26 January 1976.
- ↑ "Diana Ross plans a four-day wedding spectacular in Hawaii for daughter Chudney". NY Daily News. 26 May 2015.
- ↑ "Showbiz Wiz". People Magazine. 15 January 1979.
- ↑ "Rare Photos of Mick Jagger, Anjelica Huston, and More from the 1970s". Vanityfair. 9 Oct 2013.
- ↑ "Throwback Thursday: A Preteen Tracee Ellis Ross Tagged Along With Mom". The Hollywood Reporter. 2 July 2015.
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