The Cure
Goth's beating heart, with three-hour sets, Robert Smith's undimmed voice, and a catalog that swings from despair to 'Friday I'm in Love'.
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About The Cure
The Cure is a post-punk band from Crawley, UK, formed in 1977.
The Cure formed in Crawley, West Sussex, in the late 1970s around Robert Smith, the only constant member across the band's history. They emerged from punk with the spare, nervy songs of "Three Imaginary Boys" and "Boys Don't Cry," then turned inward on the trilogy of "Seventeen Seconds," "Faith" and "Pornography," records that helped define gothic rock even as Smith resisted the label.
From the mid-1980s the band alternated bleakness with bright pop singles, releasing "The Head on the Door," "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me," "Disintegration" and "Wish," and scoring hits with "Just Like Heaven," "Lovesong" and "Friday I'm in Love." Their concerts are known for running well past two hours and drawing deeply on the catalogue.
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Questions about The Cure
Where is The Cure from?
The Cure is from Crawley, UK.
Who is in The Cure?
The Cure is Robert Smith (lead vocals, guitar), Simon Gallup, Roger O’Donnell and Jason Cooper. Former members include Porl Thompson, Michael Dempsey, Lol Tolhurst and Matthieu Hartley.
When did The Cure form?
The Cure formed in Crawley in 1977.
What was The Cure's first album?
The Cure's first album was Three Imaginary Boys (1979). The latest is A Night Like This 2005 & 2008 (2025).
What kind of music does The Cure play?
The Cure plays post-punk and goth.
What festivals has The Cure played before?
The Cure has played Way Out West 2026, Isle of Wight 2026, Primavera Sound 2026.