The Cure, an iconic English rock band, originated in 1978 in Crawley, West Sussex. Over the years, the band has undergone several lineup changes, with guitarist, lead vocalist, and songwriter Robert Smith being the sole consistent member. Bassist Simon Gallup has been a core part of the band’s journey, except for a brief hiatus of about three years. With their debut album ‘Three Imaginary Boys’ (1979) and early singles, The Cure established themselves within the post-punk and new wave music scenes of the United Kingdom. Progressing to their second album ‘Seventeen Seconds’ (1980), the band ventured into a darker, more tormented style, significantly influencing the emergence of gothic rock and its associated subculture.
Following the release of ‘Pornography’ (1982), the band under Robert Smith’s direction infused a pop sensibility into their music, leading to widespread international acclaim. Their compilation album ‘Standing on a Beach’ (1986) achieved global success, selling four million copies by 1989. The pinnacle of their commercial achievements came with the albums ‘Disintegration’ (1989) and ‘Wish’ (1992). With a total of 13 studio albums, two EPs, and over 30 singles released, The Cure has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Their latest studio album, ‘4:13 Dream’, was launched in 2008. Notably, The Cure was honored with induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.