Robert Smith
Why did Robert Smith alter his appearance with makeup?
b. To hide his psoriasis
c. He thought he was ugly without it
d. He liked putting on makeup with his sisters, and it stuck
What day are they in love?
Friday!!!!!!!
True or false. The Cure have influenced many artists, such as Interpol, the Smashing Pumpkins, My Chemical Romance, and Nine Inch Nails.
True!
Did Robert Smith ever marry? And if so, to a man or a woman?
Yes! To a woman named Mary Poole.
How old is Robert Smith?
64.
Does he write the songs?
Yes.
What was their first album called?
Three Imaginary Boys.
How many times were they nominated for a Grammy?
Twice.
When did Robert Smith get married?
1988.
Who did Robert Smith say is the best thing that has ever happened to his life and music career?
Describe what Robert Smith looks like.
Big black hair, eyeliner, smudged lipstick, etc.
What song title makes a statement that is simply not true?
Boys Don't Cry.
What year were The Cure inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
b. 2009
c. 2019
d. They haven't been inducted yet
c. 2019.
At what age did Robert Smith meet his partner?
14. She was 13. They were high school sweethearts and met in drama class.
What album was the Cure's biggest release, going triple-platinum, despite being plagued by Robert's preoccupation with his looming 30th birthday, his discomfort with increasing fame, his regular LSD use and his band member's alcohol abuse?
Disintegration.
West Sussex, England
Name four songs by The Cure.
Friday I'm in Love, Boys Don't Cry, Lovesong, Close to Me, Just Like Heaven, etc.
What genres were they apart of/ start?
New Wave and Gothic Rock.
In what Cure video, did Robert Smith's partner appear for two minutes donning a long white dress?
Which is false about Mary Poole?
a. She used to be a nurse
b. She used to be a model
c. She taught Robert Smith how to play the guitar
d. She used to dress as a witch to scare little children
c.
True or False. The 3 original members of The Cure are still touring together.
False. The band has had many different members over the years, with Robert Smith being the only constant member.
What year did The Cure release their first album?
a. 1975
b. 1979
c. 1980
d. 1981
b. 1979
How many BritPop awards have The Cure won?
Two.
Love Song was The Cure's only U.S. Top 10 hit. What year did it hit No. 2 on Billboard's single chart?
1989.
What did Robert Smith give to his partner as a wedding present?
The song Love Song (because it was heartfelt and "cost-efficient").