Formed in 1976 by school friends robert smith, lol tolhurst and michael dempsey, the cure was one of the first postpunk bands to inject pure pop back into postpistols rock. He hasnt worn it since his last concert with the cure, in december 2016, but he. Interpol, goldfrapp, slowdive, editors, twilight sad, and ride will join the cure, along with additional performers to be announced at a later date, according to rolling stone. The first thing robert smith does is apologise for the makeup. I can only find that in 2019 he still lives in the same south coast of england town he moved to in 1989. By joining our free community, you will have access to additional post topics, communicate privately with other members pm, view blogs, respond to polls, upload content, and access. Robert smith of the cure performs on day 2 of bestival 2016 at robin hill country park on september 10, 2016 in newport, isle of wight. Stream tracks and playlists from the cure 2017 the cure is us on your desktop or mobile device. This was followed by the cures first live album concert.
Smith schreef een groot gedeelte van het materiaal van the cure en wordt ook vaak als voorman gezien. Cured memoir of the cure goes sky high, hits rock bottom, finds. The cure singer songwriter robert smith onstage august 1990 robert smith on stage singing floral shirt make up newport, isle of wight, uk. Formed as the easy cure in 1976 by school friends robert smith, lol tolhurst and michael dempsey, the cure were one. Funnily enough, it took the harrowing recording process and subsequent tour to make smith realise that, contrary to possibly his own expectations, he. Led through numerous incarnations by guitaristvocalist robert smith born april 21, 1959, the band became wellknown for its slow, gloomy dirges and smiths ghoulish appearance, a public image that often hid the diversity of the cures music. Robert smith was excited to book frightened rabbit. Where does the band leader of the cure, robert smith, live.
Robert smith robert smith the cure, the cure concert. The cure and wishful thinking by richard carman isbn. J ust weeks before the cure are set to release their quite excellent thirteenth studio album, simply titled the cure, robert smith is still tweaking it. The book hinges on tolhurst and smiths relationship with one another, and how. Robert smith of the cure brilliantly reimagined as a. Brazilian artist butcher billy brilliantly reimagines robert smith of the cure as a variety of monsters featured on the covers of classic horror comics, using smiths lyrics as the titles and the text kisses and scares. Robert smith of the cure interview on david bowie youtube. The cures robert smith left fans in stitches with his hilariously blunt reply to an overexcited reporter. English rock band the cure have been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame but that news has been overshadowed by an interview on the red carpet.
T he sunset is holding a cover night dedicated to settling one of rock musics eternal rivalries. Out of all the bands that emerged in the immediate aftermath of punk rock in the late 70s, few were as enduring and popular as the cure. Revolutionary comics produced a biographical comic book on the cure in 1991 as. Jeff apter is an australianbased music writer, who has. Every time you put out a record you say its going to.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. If you know which town that is you have your answer. The cures robert smith pays tribute to frightened rabbits scott hutchison. The cure are an english rock band formed in crawley, west sussex, in 1978. Robert smith of the cure poses backstage before performing at.
Led by emotive frontman robert smith, the cure have provided the soundtrack for a generation with their dreamy rock sound and impassioned, crafty songwriting. Lol tolhurst started a little band with his best friend robert smith in a drab london suburb. Robert smith would later describe the top as being more like a solo album than a cure album. The bands debut album was three imaginary boys 1979 and this, along with several early singles, placed the band in the postpunk and new wave movements that had sprung up in the wake of. Singersongwriter robert smith, 42, dismisses the notion as the band prepares to kick off its american club tour thursday at the fillmore. Robert smith seeks a cure for what ails him phoenix new. This book takes the reader from the childhood of robert smith and lol tolhurst, through their precure musical experiences. I might add smith is a notoriously private person, so its no accide. He was also the lead guitarist for the band siouxsie and the banshees from 1982 to 1984, and was part of the shortlived group the glove in 1983. This featured recordings from the bands 1984 uk tour. Smith doesnt have particularly fond memories of that time, but does acknowledge that its one of the cures finest hours.
He is the lead singer, guitarist, multi instrumentalist, primary songwriter, and only continuous member of the rock band the cure. The cure 2017 the cure is us free listening on soundcloud. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The cures robert smith spin magazine november 1993 susan compo after nearly 15 years as the pope of mope, the cures robert smith longs to let his hair down, watch some soccer, and read a good book. Robert james smith is an english singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Get your hands on a book collecting together photography of the band captured by tom sheehan. High quality the cure robert smith gifts and merchandise. Robert smith of the cure you are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. He hasnt worn it since his last concert with the cure, in december 2016, but he has a photoshoot today at the royal festival hall. This frightening series of strange tales is a homage to the goth legend who truly taught us love and darkness. After the interview, i pat went backstage and met simon and jason, and spoke with robert again and got some pictures taken before the show.
The musician gave a cracking response when he was greeted by. We took our seats, the cure went on and put on a fantasticandkeyboardless set, with porl back on lead guitar. Robert smith has written a comprehensive guidebook for anyone interested in understanding the function of the eye and maintaining or regaining good eye health. Roberts wedding present to mary, sometimes known as love song, hit no. Robert smith of the cure and morrissey feud a chronology. Robert smith was good at posing from day one, and then as his whole persona grew it was.
He is known for his distinctive voice, guitarplaying style and stage look, the latter two of which were influ. If you only know just like heaven and boys dont cry, however, you will likely be disappointed by this book. What if fresh, retro and still compelling songs were released this year. Robert james smith born 21 april 1959 is an english singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. The cures robert smith offers blunt response to overzealous tv host video play video 0. The inside story behind the cures dark trilogy louder.
In memoir, lol tolhurst tells what it took for the cure to. The vitamin cure for eye disease, clearly introduces the complex workings of the eye and the illnesses, whether serious or common, that can occur through oxidative stress and poor nutrition. Robert smith has 552 books on goodreads with 10035 ratings. He is the lead singer, guitarist, multiinstrumentalist, primary songwriter, and only continuous member of the rock band the cure, which he cofounded in 1976. Robert smith looks back on 40 years of the cure rolling.
The cures longtime collaborator tim pope announced hes working alongside robert smith on a documentary of the bands history to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The cure were invited by elektra, the american record label, to present their album to the press and the public. Tolhurst details where he grew up, where he met smith referred to as robert throughout, as tolhurst is on a firstname basis with everyone in. The band members have changed several times, with guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter robert smith the only constant member. Robert james smith was born 21 april 1959 in blackpool lancashire, england to alex and rita smith.
Now, if only the cure would publish twenty imaginary years, or better yet thirty imaginary years. Just the photos alone make it worthwhile, especially those of a beanpole robert smith. It went on to become one of the most artistically and commercially successful bands to come out of. Throughout a career filled with paradox and evolution, endless personnel changes, and sideprojects including stints with siouxsie and the banshees and the glove, iconic frontman robert smith has remained alive to changes in the music scene. The cure fuji rock festival 19 official interview youtube. The spatfeuddisagreement whatever you want to call it between robert smith of the cure and morrissey, formerly of the smiths, has been percolating since 1984 when morrissey first mouthed off to the press. Throughout a career filled with paradox and evolution, endless personnel changes, and sideprojects including stints with siouxsie and the banshees and the glove, iconic. Robert smith robert smith the cure, the cure, robert smith. Robert smiths most popular book is south beach diet. The cure set to release 40year anniversary documentary spin. Robert smith the girls had covered his face in lipstick kisses. Robert smith the cure interview postpunk influences.
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