The Cure

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The Cure are an English gothic rock band formed in Crawley in 1976 by Robert Smith (vocals, guitar) and Lol Tolhurst (drums). The band’s current lineup consists of Smith, Simon Gallup (bass), Roger O'Donnell (keyboards), Jason Cooper (drums), and Reeves Gabrels (guitar). Smith has been the sole constant member throughout the group’s history, while Gallup has appeared on all but two of the band’s studio albums.

Members:

• Robert Smith – lead vocals, guitars (1976–present)

• Simon Gallup – bass (1979–1982, 1984–present)

• Roger O'Donnell – keyboards (1987–1990, 1995–2005, 2011–present)

• Jason Cooper – drums (1996–present)

• Reeves Gabrels – guitars (2012–present)

Former Members:

• Michael Dempsey – bass (1976–1979, 1986; briefly for the “Boys Don’t Cry” music video)

• Matthieu Hartley – keyboards (1979–1980)

• Andy Anderson – drums (1983–1984)

• Phil Thornalley – bass (1983–1984)

• Lol Tolhurst – drums (1976–1982), keyboards (1982–1989)

• Boris Williams – drums (1984–1994)

• Pearl “Porl” Thompson – guitars, keyboards, saxophone (1983–1993, 2005–2011)

• Perry Bamonte – guitars, keyboards (1990–2005, 2022–2025; his death)