A few years ago, stuart braithwaite from mogwai forwarded fellow scottish postrock group the twilight sad an email from the cure s robert smith, in which smith said he was a. Does anyone know why robert smith gained so much weight. 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. Robert lived in blackpool until he was three and then his family moved to horley, surrey, england where he later attended st. He was the third of four children richard, 12 july 1946, margaret, 27 february 1950, and janet, 30 august 1960. The 59yearold musician has been inspired to write songs for what could be the bands. He is known for the heavy makeup in which he adorns himselfunkempt black hair, eyes lined with black liner, and smeared red lipstickwhile he appears on stage for a. This is an extremely personal album for robert smith. The british alternative rocker often jokes that the bands fourdecade career has come in spite of his best efforts to be. On talking about his rumors and controversies, there was a rumor that he is going to be a father. The cures roger odonnell discusses robert smith and being.
Theyve always been my favourite band, robert smith was my first love and im not ashamed to say i would still have his baby, even though im 41 theres still an egg or two stashed in my ovaries that could be put to good use. Sep 08, 2005 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. May 22, 2015 a few years ago, stuart braithwaite from mogwai forwarded fellow scottish postrock group the twilight sad an email from the cures robert smith, in which smith said he was a fan of the band. Pornography is the fourth studio album by english rock band the cure, released on 4 may 1982 by fiction records. Robert smith singer born 1959, lead singer and guitarist of the cure robert l.
Jul 15, 2019 robert smith biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is robert smith. There is no information regarding his income, salary. In the aftermath of the dark pornography, robert smith returned from a monthlong detox in the lake district to write the song, the antithesis to what the cure. Odonnell has had a 20 plus year tenure in the influential english postpunk band. It could be a number of things he is getting up there in age and even though stars and rock stars look good when they are younger it doesnt guarantee that they stay goodlooking throughout their lifetime. If you only know just like heaven and boys dont cry, however, you will likely be disappointed by this book. The cure robert smith hosts mtvs 120 minutes special. The cure 10 of the best whether gothic doommonger, eternally lovesick hobbledehoy or pop craftsman, robert smith s restlessness has been his bands strength ben hewitt. If you know which town that is you have your answer. From 10cc to xtc, from london to lagos, from 7 singles to sidelong epics, and from punk to prog to ambient to disco, our list of the greatest songs from one of musics greatest decades. Robert smith biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity.
Robert james smith born april 21, 1959 in blackpool, england, a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, has been the lead singer and driving force behind english postpunk band the cure since its founding in 1976. The cure were invited by elektra, the american record label, to present their album to the press and the public. Robert smith the cure robertsmith smith simongallup thecure cure thecureforever legend singer newwave postpunk coldwave darkwave pop popmusic popsong dark goth music guitar guitarist rockband rockmusic music sleepinglikeamarblegirl. 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 the cure the cure are an english rock band formed in crawley, west sussex in 1976. The cures roger odonnell discusses robert smith and. Robert smith of the cure, with his wife, mary poole on their wedding day. Nov 05, 2015 the cure robert smith hosts mtvs 120 minutes special 19901104. Lets go to bed is a song by english rock band the cure, released as a standalone single by fiction records in november 1982. Images from all around the web, i claim ownership of none. The pillar of musician robert smiths life, his wife mary.
The cures robert smith remixes rides vapour trail pitchfork. 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. O donnell has had a 20 plus year tenure in the influential english postpunk band. Search, discover and share your favorite robert smith gifs. Jul 23, 2004 the cure frontman robert smith is comfortable with his decision to never have children because he feels hes far too irresponsible to bring any offspring into the world. Albums include we were exploding anyway, not in love, and to all new arrivals. The front cover, designed by former and future member porl thompson, is a picture of bolton priory in the village of bolton abbey in the fog. The music is classic cure, not breaking any new ground, with driving rhythms and jangling guitar. Robert at that time was 14 years of age and mary poole was also of a similar age. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from robert smith at the discogs marketplace. One year later, the cure released one of their most influential and beloved. Robert smith of the cure in his lullaby pjs frank zappa in his iconic pipco shirt. Faith was the first album by the cure to feature a sixstring bass guitar. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
With the cure reduced to a part time studio entity, smith and faithful drum. Throughout a career filled with paradox and evolution, endless personnel changes, and sideprojects including stints with siouxsie and the banshees and the glove, iconic. The cure are an english rock band formed in crawley, west sussex, in 1978. Listen to robert smith s remixes of rides vapour trail the cure frontman and friend of the group has created two alternate versions of the shoegaze bands track from 1990. Mary poole smith 2019 robert smith the cure, the cure, i robert. Audio taken from the tv series luther series 4 episode 2. Summer 1982 was drawing to a fitful close when robert smith slid his guitar under the bed, scrubbed away the last of the mascara and packed his sleeping bag. Filmed in one of londons royal parks to a crowd of 65,000 fans, the cure presented a fourdecade deep set on july 7, 2018, including just like heaven, lovesong, high, and the end of the world. But when it came to writing one of the cures happiest and most popular tracks, 1992s friday im in love, he had a tough time. This week the cure s keyboardist roger odonnell talks about his relationship with robert smith, being fired twice from the band, and taking over and locking out an english radio station for twelve hours.
Highly influenced by the beatles, jimi hendrix and even. Smith deliberately sought to record an album that was depressing, as it was a reflection of the despondency he felt at the time. The cure s robert smith rips into sad, bitter guardian critic with lengthy allcaps screeds. This week the cures keyboardist roger odonnell talks about his relationship with robert smith, being fired twice from the band, and taking over and locking out an english radio station for twelve hours.
Throughout a career filled with paradox and evolution, endless personnel changes, and sideprojects including stints with siouxsie and. Interview with robert smith of the cure around 2006. The cure announce first north american tour in eight years. The british alternative rocker often jokes that the bands fourdecade career has come in spite of his best efforts to be dark and contrarian, but the accolades have only accelerated, including the cure s induction into the rock and roll hall of fame in march. Nov 10, 2015 the cure reveal full schedule for 2016 north american tour robert smith and co. Robert smith biography childhood, life achievements. Jun 24, 2019 robert smith has made a career from singing about his bitterness and misery, qualities that will doubtless be on show during the bands headlining set at glastonbury on sunday. Led by emotive frontman robert smith, the cure have provided the soundtrack for a generation with their dreamy rock sound and impassioned, crafty songwriting. I often blog about these kinds of collectibles here on dangerous minds but didnt know until today how much i needed a plush robert smith doll clad in lookalike pajamas like the ones that he wore in the 1989 video for lullaby. Song other voices remastered version artist the cure. He is known for his distinctive voice, guitarplaying style and stage look, the latter two of which were influ. Oct 07, 2015 listen to robert smith s remixes of rides vapour trail. The cures robert smith on new album and those awful 80s.
May 15, 2017 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. Jan 01, 2015 the vitamin cure for arthritis is a comprehensive look at natural, nutritional approaches to dealing with the debilitating conditions of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Robert james smith born 21 april 1959 is an english singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. 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 the. This really was the perfect way to celebrate 40 years of the band, smith exclaimed. Smith recording engineer born 1965, recording engineer and record producer in new york city rob smith irish musician born 1982, irish singer and songwriter. Few years have been as confounding to the cure s robert smith as 2019.
Ride vapour trail vapour mix mixed by robert smith 2015. The beautiful mary poole is an extremely dedicated and devoted wife of the british musician robert smith. Highend plush dolls of frank zappa, robert smith, kraftwerk. 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. The cure robert smith and his wife mary poole take me in your arms tonight, hold me hold me up so high and never let me down, hold me hold me up so high to touch the sky one more time, kiss me kiss me kiss me 1987. Jun 25, 2019 mary poole and her relationship with robert smith. Music profile for robert smith, born 21 april 1959. Above, listen to a remix of vapour trail by the cures robert smith, done to. Latest updates on forthcoming releases, tour dates and news. Ten imaginary years is a must for any fan of the cure. It all started in 1976 as easy cure, formed by robert smith vocals, guitar along with. Robert smith celebrity profile check out the latest robert smith photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. He goes beyond the typical melancholy of his usual songs and reaches to. Robert smith is an english musician and the lead singer of the british rock band, the cure.
The cures robert smith has remixed ride track vapour trail. Robert smith musician, the cure members, the cure band, chain of flowers, the sweetest thing movie, what about bob, waves icon, robert smith the cure, james smith mary poole and robert smith robert smith the cure the lumineers boys dont cry i robert post punk big love best couple musical mixtape. Robert smith in october dutch countdown found on fb, the cure fr all my pictures of you. Ride vapour trail trail mix mixed by robert smith 2015. Rerecorded version of a few hours after this from 2015. Bob smith friday im in love robert smith the cure just like heaven hair color 2018 boys dont cry i robert new wave pop rock. He is known for the heavy makeup in which he adorns himselfunkempt black hair, eyes lined with black liner, and smeared red lipstickwhile he appears on stage for a performance. I guess it is the lyrics that set this album apart. Robert james smith was born 21 april 1959 in blackpool lancashire, england to alex and rita smith. Robert smith of the cure interview on david bowie youtube. Robert smith of the cure performs at the bottlerock napa festival in california on may 30, 2014. Friday im in love the cures robert smith struggled to. Robert smith musician the cure members chain of flowers what about bob robert smith the cure let it all go james smith i robert beautiful lyrics enya0cean.
Robert smith the cure a few hours after this 2015 re. Smith generated his net worth as the backbone of the uk rock band, the cure. The cures robert smith remixes rides vapour trail hear. Youtube rig rundown soundgardens kim thayil, chris cornell, and ben shepherd duration. Apr 05, 2019 i can only find that in 2019 he still lives in the same south coast of england town he moved to in 1989. All cats are grey features smith on keyboards and piano, with no guitar at all. Just the photos alone make it worthwhile, especially those of a beanpole robert smith. The cures robert smith remixes rides vapour trail listen. The band members have changed several times, with guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter robert smith the only constant member.
Listen to the cures robert smith cover the twilight sad. Robert is an english singer, songwriter, and musician and he is also well known as the lead singer, guitarist, multiinstrumentalist, lyricist, principal songwriter and only consistent member of the rock band the cure, which he cofounded in 1976. Listen to robert smiths remixes of rides vapour trail. 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. Robert smith s guitars collection of images of the cure s robert smith s guitars, with the year included. Dec 23, 2015 rerecorded version of a few hours after this from 2015. Oct 06, 2015 the cure will do a 25stop north american tour. Robert smith of the cure interview on various things. A few years ago, stuart braithwaite from mogwai forwarded fellow scottish postrock group the twilight sad an email from the cure s robert smith, in which smith said he was a fan of the band. Robert james smith is an english singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. While the book is very detailed in scope the reference section alone is 83 pages. Preceded by the nonalbum single charlotte sometimes, it was the bands first album with new producer phil thornalley, and was recorded at rak studios from january to april 1982. Whether gothic doommonger, eternally lovesick hobbledehoy or pop craftsman, robert smiths restlessness has been his bands strength. In early 1980 the cure quartet embarked on an exploration of the darker side of.
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