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The Story of The Cure: A rare combination of darkness and pop hits
The Cure proved something very rare in the history of music: that darkness and beauty could coexist in the very same catalog. While navigating immense and shocking internal chaos, band leader and guitarist Robert Smith and The Cure inspired generations of artists, helped define the sound of alternative music, and showed millions of outsiders that they weren't alone. In this episode you'll learn:
How Robert Smith managed to perform in two famous bands at one time
The surprising musical influences that inspired The Cure sound
Why Robert Smith was embarrassed by some of his biggest hits
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