The Cure

The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley in 1976 by Robert Smith (vocals, guitar) and Lol Tolhurst (drums). As of 2026, the lineup consists of Smith, Simon Gallup (bass), Roger O’Donnell (keyboards), Jason Cooper (drums) and Reeves Gabrels (guitar). Smith has remained the band’s only constant member through numerous personnel changes since its formation. The Cure’s 1979 debut album, Three Imaginary Boys, along with several early singles, placed the band at the forefront of the emerging post‑punk and new wave movements in the United Kingdom. Beginning with their second album, Seventeen Seconds (1980), the band adopted an increasingly dark and introspective style that strongly influenced the development of gothic rock. After releasing their fourth album, Pornography (1982), Smith began incorporating more pop elements into their music. The Cure achieved mainstream success with the albums Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987), Disintegration (1989) and Wish (1992). Their best‑known songs include “Boys Don’t Cry” (1979), “A Forest” (1980), “Close to Me” (1985), “Just Like Heaven” (1987), “Lovesong” (1989) and “Friday I’m in Love” (1992).
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Just Like Heaven

Boys Don’t Cry

The Last Day Of Summer

LoveSong

Friday Im In Love

Boys Don’t Cry

Just Like Heaven

Pictures Of You

In Between Days

A Forest (Live 1992)

From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea (Live 1995)

Lullaby

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