"Goth"". Interpol lead singer Paul Banks was quoted as saying, ""the Cure is the band that all of us in Interpol can say influenced us. When I was younger I listened to them a lot. Carlos as well. Actually, he took a straight influence from this band on the way he played the bass and the keys. To me, Robert Smith is also one of these examples: you can't be Robert Smith if you're not Robert Smith. It's one of the bands with the deepest influence on Interpol, because we all like them. They're legendary."" The Cure were also a"
"Robert Smith (musician) Robert James Smith (born 21 April 1959) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is the lead singer, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, principal songwriter and only consistent member of the rock band the Cure, which he co-founded in 1976. He was also the lead guitarist for the band Siouxsie and the Banshees from 1982 to 1984 and was part of the short-lived group the Glove in 1983. Smith is known for his distinctive voice and guitar style and his unique stage look, the latter two of which were influential on the goth subculture that rose to prominence"
"line-ups; Smith is the group's only remaining original member. The line-up of the band for their most recent album, """" (2008), is Smith, Porl Thompson (guitar), Simon Gallup (bass guitar) and Jason Cooper (drums). The Cure's debut album, ""Three Imaginary Boys"" (1979), reached number forty-four on the UK Albums Chart. The next two albums, ""Seventeen Seconds"" (1980) and ""Faith"" (1981), were Top 20 hits in the UK, reaching number twenty and number fourteen respectively. Between 1982 and 1996, The Cure released seven studio albums, all of which reached the Top 10 in the UK. The most successful of these was"
"Primary (song) ""Primary"" is a song by English rock band The Cure, released as the sole single from their third studio album ""Faith"" (1981). The song is unusual in that both Simon Gallup and Robert Smith play bass, with the effects pedals on Smith's giving the leads a unique sound. There are no guitars (other than bass) or keyboards played in the song. ""Primary"" was released as a single on March 20, 1981. It reached number 43 in the UK Singles Chart. ""Primary"" was the first song by The Cure to be remixed as a separate extended mix for release"
"Pearl Thompson Pearl Thompson (born Paul Stephen Thompson on 8 November 1957 in Surrey), previously known as Porl Thompson, is an English musician best known for being a member of The Cure. Though friends had long used the name ""Pearl"", Thompson legally changed his first name to the female name ""Pearl"" in 2015. Thompson was part of the original lineup of The Cure (then known as Easy Cure), (alongside Robert Smith, Michael Dempsey and Lol Tolhurst) when the band was first formed in 1976, but had left to go to art college by the time they released their debut album"
"Perry Bamonte Perry Archangelo Bamonte (born 3 September 1960) is an Anglo-Italian musician best known for his work with The Cure. He was briefly the bassist for Love Amongst Ruin. Born in London, England, Bamonte first joined The Cure as a musician in 1990, replacing Roger O'Donnell on keyboards, who abruptly quit after the Prayer Tour. He was originally a guitar tech for the band starting with the album, “The Top” in 1984. He was considered an obvious choice to replace O'Donnell as keyboard player but later took up the role of playing dual lead guitar alongside singer Robert Smith"
"Curt Smith Curt Smith (born 24 June 1961) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor and founding member of the pop rock band Tears for Fears. Smith was the initial lead singer and frontman for Tears for Fears, roles he has come to share with fellow member and childhood friend Roland Orzabal, after leaving the band for almost a decade due to Orzabal's increasing dominance over the band. As well as playing bass guitar and keyboards, Smith sang the lead vocals on Tears for Fears hits such as ""Mad World"", ""Pale Shelter"", ""Change"", ""The Way You Are"" and"
"Lullaby (The Cure song) ""Lullaby"" is a 1989 single by The Cure from their album ""Disintegration"". The song is the highest charting single by the band in their home country, reaching number five in the UK charts. Additionally, the music video won the British Video of the Year at the 1990 Brit Awards. The meaning of ""Lullaby"" has been speculated by fans, including as a metonymy for addiction or depression, and Smith has offered multiple explanations as to its theme or content, such as childhood nightmares or abuse. Tim Pope, a long-time collaborator of The Cure on many of its"
"The Cure (song) ""The Cure"" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga. She co-wrote the song with DJ White Shadow, Nick Monson, Lukas Nelson, and Mark Nilan; Detroit City, Gaga, and Monson produced the song. The song originated from a positive vibe between the collaborators, created as a response to atrocities happening around the world. It was developed in Los Angeles, California, where Gaga and her team were working on some music before the singer became busy acting in the 2018 film ""A Star Is Born"". Consisting of finger snaps and an electronic dance beat, ""The"
"the band's most successful single since 1996's ""Mint Car"", peaking at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart, number 19 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States and number 42 on the Irish Singles Chart. The End of the World (The Cure song) ""The End of the World"" is a song by English rock band The Cure. It was the first single to be taken from their 2004 album ""The Cure"". The music video was directed by Floria Sigismondi and shows Smith in a house which begins to destroy itself. As he leaves the house,"
"The Caterpillar (song) ""The Caterpillar"" is a song by English rock band The Cure, released as the sole single from their fifth studio album ""The Top"". It was written by Robert Smith and Lol Tolhurst. As with many other singles, the song's music video was directed by Tim Pope. It was shot in the Great Conservatory in Syon Park, London. Phil Thornalley and Porl Thompson appear in the music video, but do not contribute to the song. ""The Caterpillar"" was the sole single released from the band's fifth album ""The Top"". In early 1984, it spent seven weeks in the"
"born in 1999 and 2001. Smith became a naturalised U.S. citizen in 2007. He is a supporter of Manchester United and Los Angeles Galaxy. Curt Smith Curt Smith (born 24 June 1961) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor and founding member of the pop rock band Tears for Fears. Smith was the initial lead singer and frontman for Tears for Fears, roles he has come to share with fellow member and childhood friend Roland Orzabal, after leaving the band for almost a decade due to Orzabal's increasing dominance over the band. As well as playing bass guitar"
"Clem Curtis Clem Curtis (born Curtis Clements; 28 November 1940 – 27 March 2017) was a Trinidadian British singer, who was the original lead vocalist of sixties soul group The Foundations. He was the father of seven children, six sons and a daughter from previous relationships. Born in Trinidad as Curtis Clements, he arrived in England at the age of fifteen and later found employment as an interior decorator. He entered boxing and won most of his fights as a professional boxer. His mother was a popular singer in Trinidad and Curtis claims that this contributed to his ear for"
"Jason Cooper Jason Toop Cooper (born 31 January 1967) is an English musician best known for his work with The Cure. Born in London, England, Jason studied drums at London's Drumtech (where he is now a patron and visiting artist). He first came to public attention as drummer for the band My Life Story. Jason joined The Cure in 1995 following the 1993 departure of their previous drummer Boris Williams. So far, he has performed on the studio albums ""Wild Mood Swings"", ""Bloodflowers"", ""The Cure"" and """". He also appeared in two concert films, """" and """". Jason also composes"
"pop hits. ""The Love Cats"" became The Cure's first single to infiltrate the top ten in the United Kingdom, peaking at number seven. This shift is attributed to Smith's frustration over the band's labelling as a predictable gothic rock band: ""My reaction to all those people ... was to make a demented and calculated song like 'Let's Go to Bed'."" Following the return of guitarist Porl Thompson and bassist Simon Gallup in 1984 and the addition of drummer Boris Williams in 1985, Smith and keyboardist Lol Tolhurst continued to integrate more pop-oriented themes with the release of the group's sixth"
"Ian Curtis Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division. Joy Division released their debut album, ""Unknown Pleasures"", in 1979 and recorded their follow-up, ""Closer"", in 1980. Curtis, who suffered from epilepsy and depression, took his own life on 18 May 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour and shortly before the release of their second album. His suicide resulted in the band's dissolution and the subsequent formation of New Order. Curtis was known for"
"Thompson is also featured on the album ""Callus"" by Gonjasufi, released in August 2016. Thompson is noted for being reclusive and private about his personal life, and is primarily now dedicated to painting. Pearl Thompson Pearl Thompson (born Paul Stephen Thompson on 8 November 1957 in Surrey), previously known as Porl Thompson, is an English musician best known for being a member of The Cure. Though friends had long used the name ""Pearl"", Thompson legally changed his first name to the female name ""Pearl"" in 2015. Thompson was part of the original lineup of The Cure (then known as Easy"
"""Lullaby"" by The Cure is featured as the title of Chapter 6 in the 2015 novel ""Dying in June,"" by Amy Magness. Lullaby (The Cure song) ""Lullaby"" is a 1989 single by The Cure from their album ""Disintegration"". The song is the highest charting single by the band in their home country, reaching number five in the UK charts. Additionally, the music video won the British Video of the Year at the 1990 Brit Awards. The meaning of ""Lullaby"" has been speculated by fans, including as a metonymy for addiction or depression, and Smith has offered multiple explanations as to"
"Lovesong (The Cure song) ""Lovesong"" (sometimes listed as ""Love Song"") is a song originally recorded by the English alternative rock band The Cure, released as the third single from their eighth studio album ""Disintegration"" in 1989. The song saw considerable success in the United States, where it was a number two hit (reaching that position during the week of October 21, 1989, behind Janet Jackson's ""Miss You Much"") and the band's only top ten entry on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100; in the United Kingdom, the single charted at number 18. The song has been covered by several artists, with notable"
"Lol Tolhurst Laurence Andrew ""Lol"" Tolhurst (born 3 February 1959) is a founding member and the former drummer and keyboardist of British band The Cure. He left the Cure in 1989 and was later involved in the band Presence and his current project, Levinhurst. In 2011, he was temporarily reunited with the Cure for a number of shows playing the band's earlier work. Tolhurst was born in Horley, in the county of Surrey, England, the fifth of six children of William and Daphne Tolhurst; he has three brothers (Roger, Nigel and John) and two sisters (Jane and Barbara). Tolhurst was"
"Toni Halliday Antoinette ""Toni"" Halliday (born 5 July 1964) is an English musician best known as the lead vocalist, lyricist, and occasional guitarist of the alternative rock band Curve, along with Dean Garcia. She was also a member of the bands Photofitz, The Uncles, State of Play and Scylla. Halliday released solo work as Toni Halliday and Chatelaine. She collaborated with artists like Robert Plant, Recoil, The Future Sound of London, Leftfield, Paul van Dyk, Freaky Chakra, DJ? Acucrack, Headcase, The Killers, Acid Android, and Orbital. Halliday has a contralto vocal range. Halliday was born on 5 July 1964 in"
"Liam Gallagher William John Paul 'Liam' Gallagher (born 21 September 1972) is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock band Oasis, and later served as the singer of Beady Eye, before performing as a solo artist after the dissolution of both bands. His eccentric dress sense, distinctive singing style, and abrasive attitude have been the subject of commentary in the press; he remains one of the most recognisable figures in modern British music. Although his older brother Noel wrote the majority of Oasis' songs, Liam penned the singles ""Songbird"" and ""I'm"
"""Lose Your Way"". A lifelong passionate fly fisherman, Bamonte currently works as an artist and illustrator for the quarterly magazine Fly Culture but still occasionally collaborates with other musicians. Perry Bamonte Perry Archangelo Bamonte (born 3 September 1960) is an Anglo-Italian musician best known for his work with The Cure. He was briefly the bassist for Love Amongst Ruin. Born in London, England, Bamonte first joined The Cure as a musician in 1990, replacing Roger O'Donnell on keyboards, who abruptly quit after the Prayer Tour. He was originally a guitar tech for the band starting with the album, “The Top”"
"Sun – Tom Clarke bought an E Type Jag to remind him of his granddad <br> 8. Tom Clarke backs art fund – Coventry Telegraph <br> 9. https://www.imdb.com/news/ni0703894/ Clarke Sustains Hand Injury Riding Motorcycle Tom Clarke (musician) Tom Clarke (born 11 March 1986) is an English multi-instrumentalist known as the lead vocalist of the British indie rock band The Enemy. Clarke has performed on both albums, playing guitar, piano and strings on ""We'll Live and Die in These Towns"". He appeared as guest on Noel Fielding's team on the first episode of series 23 of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. On"
"Boris Williams Boris Peter Bransby Williams (born 24 April 1957) is an English drummer best known for his extensive work with The Cure (1984–1994). Born in Versailles, France, he had previously worked with various artists, including Thompson Twins, Kim Wilde, Strawberry Switchblade and Tomato City. Williams is one of seven children; he has two brothers - Michael and Morgan - and four sisters - Juliet, Caroline, Mira, and Sarah. Williams dated Caroline Crawley, lead singer of Shelleyan Orphan. Williams first joined The Cure in 1984 (first gig on 7 November in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA), replacing Andy Anderson, who was fired"
"at the time was already in progress. Justifying his decision, Goldman stated he intended the property to act as a Joy Division museum, and as a digital hub to support musicians and other artists worldwide. Ian Curtis Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division. Joy Division released their debut album, ""Unknown Pleasures"", in 1979 and recorded their follow-up, ""Closer"", in 1980. Curtis, who suffered from epilepsy and depression, took his own life on 18 May 1980, on the"
"He said the past 12 months have been the happiest of his life with his wife and daughter. Tom Chaplin Thomas Oliver Chaplin (born 8 March 1979), is an English singer-songwriter, musician and composer, best known as the lead singer of the British pop rock band Keane. Thomas Oliver Chaplin was born in Hastings, East Sussex, to Sally and David Chaplin OBE, a month apart from future band mate Tim Rice-Oxley's brother, also called Tom. Their mothers became friends and he started a friendship with the two brothers that endures today. Chaplin's father was headmaster of Vinehall School in Robertsbridge,"
"band's 1985 album ""The Head on the Door"" and had the working title of ""Kat 8."" Sleep When I'm Dead ""Sleep When I'm Dead"" is a single by the British band The Cure released on 13 July 2008 on Geffen Records in the United Kingdom. It was pushed back to 15 July in the United States to comply with the tradition of releasing songs on a Tuesday. It has the distinction of including a keyboard part despite the fact that the band has not had a keyboardist in their lineup since 2005, although ""The Only One"" and ""NY Trip"" feature"
"mistakes and apologize for my failings. But I cannot apologize for something I did not do."". Simon Le Bon Simon John Charles Le Bon (born 27 October 1958) is an English musician, singer, songwriter and lyricist, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the band Duran Duran and its offshoot, Arcadia. Le Bon has received three Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Le Bon was born near Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, the first child of John and Ann-Marie Le Bon, followed by his younger"
"Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 194624 November 1991) was a British singer-songwriter and record producer, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. He is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of popular music, and was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury was born of Parsi descent in Zanzibar, and grew up there and in India before moving with his family to Middlesex, England, in his late teens. He formed Queen in 1970 with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Mercury wrote numerous"
"The End of the World (The Cure song) ""The End of the World"" is a song by English rock band The Cure. It was the first single to be taken from their 2004 album ""The Cure"". The music video was directed by Floria Sigismondi and shows Smith in a house which begins to destroy itself. As he leaves the house, it becomes debris and the rest of the band find stuff from the debris. The video ends with the house rebuilding itself and Smith going back inside and plants soon grows on the floor. ""The End of the World"" was"
"Me"". For the next album ""Disintegration"", O'Donnell became a fully integrated member of the band, and his songwriting contributions can be heard on the songs ""Out of Mind"" and ""Fear of Ghosts,"" which are the B-Sides to the hit singles ""Lullaby"" and ""Lovesong"", respectively. He is also featured on the live album from this period, ""Entreat"". Following The Cure's Prayer Tour in 1989, O'Donnell left the band in 1990. During the period of the Cure's greatest success, O'Donnell was the band's only member to play piano and keyboards as his primary instrument. Previous keyboardist Lol Tolhurst also played drums for"
"album to date, entering the albums chart at No. 7 on 7 September. The album is the first to feature drummer Boris Williams. Bassist Simon Gallup, who had previously worked on three major Cure albums of the early 1980s, was called back before the recording. In 1985, the band became a quintet with instrumentalist Porl Thompson as their fifth official member. ""The Head on the Door"" is the first Cure album where all the songs were composed solely by singer and guitarist Robert Smith. This album marks the return of Simon Gallup in the group; he had performed and composed"