“I get a much more extreme reaction when I have my hair really short. I look thuggish when I shave my head and wear big boots. I walk into a newsagent and people think I'm going to jump the counter. It's a much more extreme reaction.”

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.