Robert Ellis Silberstein
| Robert Ellis Silberstein | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Robert Silberstein 1946 (age 69–70) Elberon, New Jersey, United States |
| Residence | New York City; Los Angeles |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Bobby Ellis |
| Spouse(s) |
Diana Ross (m. 1971; div. 1977) |
| Children | 2 |
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, Diana Ross, Rufus, Meat Loaf and Status Quo.[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 Diana Ross for 7 years in the 1970s. They have two children together; 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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