“When punk came along, I found my generation's music. I grew up listening to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd, 'cause that was what got played in the house. But when I first saw the Stranglers, I thought, 'This is it.'”

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.