Robert Ellis Silberstein
Quick Facts
Biography
Robert Ellis Silberstein (also known as Bob Ellis; born August 15, 1945) is an American music executive and businessman. During his career, he managed many musicians, including his ex-wife Diana Ross, Billy Preston, Rufus, the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood, Meat Loaf and Status Quo.
Early life and education
Silberstein was born into a family of Jewish garment manufacturers in Elberon, New Jersey. He graduated from West Virginia University and earned a teaching degree.
Career
In the 1970s, he managed Diana Ross; the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood; Billy Preston; and Chaka Khan, whom he discovered while managing Rufus.
Personal life
Silberstein was married to Diana Ross from 1971 to 1977. They have two daughters together. Tracee Ellis Ross and Chudney Ross. Diana Ross has one daughter from a previous relationship, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, whose biological father is Motown founder Berry Gordy, and who was born a few months after Silberstein and Ross married. Silberstein knowingly adopted her as his own.
