“Hendrix was the first person I had come across who seemed completely free, and when you're nine or 10, your life is entirely dominated by adults. So he represented this thing that I wanted to be. Hendrix was the first person who made me think it might be good to be a singer and a guitarist - before that I wanted to be a footballer.”

English musician

Robert James Smith is an English musician best known as the co-founder, lead singer, guitarist, primary songwriter, and only continuous member of the Cure. Active since the band formed in 1976, he has been central to its sound and public image. Smith’s guitar style and distinctive voice helped define the Cure’s musical identity. His appearance and personal style also had a strong influence on the goth subculture that became prominent in the 1980s.