The Cure — four things you didn’t know about this iconic band

The Cure is widely regarded as an iconic band due to their unique sound, influence on alternative music, and their ability to maintain a dedicated fanbase for over four decades.

Despite their fame, there are things about The Cure not many people know.

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1. The Cure started as a band in 1976, when Robert Smith was just 17 years old. At the time, he was the band’s guitarist, and the group went through several lineup changes before settling on their classic lineup in the late 1970s.
2. While The Cure is often associated with gothic and alternative rock, the band’s early music was heavily influenced by punk rock. Their early albums, such as Three Imaginary Boys and Seventeen Seconds, featured more stripped-down, aggressive instrumentation than their later, more atmospheric work.
3. Robert Smith, the band’s frontman and lead songwriter, is a prolific musician who has contributed to many other artists’ work over the years. He has collaborated with artists ranging from Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins to Blink-182, and has also worked on soundtracks for films and television shows. In addition to his work with The Cure, Smith has also released solo albums and contributed to side projects like Siouxsie and the Banshees.
4. Robert Smith, the lead singer and songwriter of The Cure, has said that the song “Friday I’m in Love” was inspired by the idea of writing a hit song. In interviews, he has mentioned that he was consciously trying to write a pop song that would be catchy and accessible, while still maintaining the band’s signature sound.

Overall, The Cure’s unique sound, influence on alternative music, and dedicated fanbase have solidified their status as one of the most iconic and influential bands of all time.

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