The two punk bands who inspired The Cure

The Cure exist in a world of their own, outside of punk. But as Johnny Ramone once said: "To me, punk is about being an individual and going against the grain".

Robert Smith on his musical influences

Top five tunes: The Cure – My (life in) music lists

Robert Smith's favourite cover of The Cure

The Cure's Phoenix concert: Robert Smith and friends are spellbinding

The Cure's 'Disintegration' at 30: Amanda Palmer, Davey Havok, Randy Blythe & More on Its Impact

The Cure and The Cure Discography

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In Memoir, Lol Tolhurst Tells What It Took For The Cure To Get To Top Of '80s Alt-Rock Universe

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