The Cure

The Cure are an English alternative rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member. The Cure first began releasing music in the late 1970s with its debut album Three Imaginary Boys (1979); this, along with several early singles, placed the band as part of the post-punk and New Wave movements ... More

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1977

Also known as:

  • Cure, The,
  • Cure

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Members Of Musical Group:

Member Roles Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1984
  • 1994
  • 1995
  • 1976
  • 1983
  • 1984
  • 1976
  • 1989
  • 1983
  • 1984
  • 1976
  • 1978
  • 1990
  • 2005
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