RonJonSurfer Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 The Cure band members say goodbye Robert Smith is the only original member of The Cure Two members of UK Goth-pop band The Cure have left the band, bringing the decade old line-up to an end. Guitarist Perry Bamonte and keyboard player Roger O'Donnell are out, leaving frontman Robert Smith, bassist Simon Gallup and drummer Jason Cooper. The Cure's 26-year career has long featured a revolving door of musicians backing Smith. A statement on the band's website said the three remaining members will perform at their forthcoming shows. Festival dates It also hinted that other musicians would be joining them. The new line-up will be unveiled on 5 August when the Cure play a festival in Castellon, Spain. The band is also confirmed for festival dates in France, Switzerland and Turkey. O'Donnell first played with The Cure from 1987 to 1990, when he was replaced by Bamonte, a Cure roadie. Bamonte switched to lead guitar after Porl Thompson left in 1993, and O'Donnell returned to the fold in 1995. In a statement on his website, O'Donnell wrote: "As of Tuesday this week I am no longer a member of the Cure. "It was sad to find out after nearly 20 years the way I did but then I should have expected no less or more." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Coz Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Smith can't keep a band together to save his life. And after the great comeback album. I see bad things on the horizon for the Cure. I wish he'd just change the name to "The Robert Smith Project" or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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