Historical Artist Profile

The Cure

⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2019

Biography & Overview

The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley in 1976 by Robert Smith (vocals, guitar) and Lol Tolhurst (drums). As of 2026, the band's line-up comprises Smith, Simon Gallup (bass), Roger O'Donnell (keyboards), Jason Cooper (drums) and Reeves Gabrels (guitar). Smith has remained the only constant member throughout numerous line-up changes since the band's formation. The Cure's 1979 debut album, Three Imaginary Boys, and several of their early singles placed the band at the forefront of the emerging post-punk and new wave movements that were gaining prominence in the United Kingdom.

🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History 2 Charted Tracks
"Love Song" Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #2
"Friday I'm In Love" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #18
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History 34 Charted Tracks
"Lullaby" Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #5
"Friday I'm In Love" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #6
"The Love Cats" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #7
"High" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #8
"The Walk" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #12
"Never Enough" Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #13
"The Caterpillar" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #14
"In Between Days" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #15
"The 13Th" Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #15
"Love Song" Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #18
"Why Can'T I Be You" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #21
"Boys Don'T Cry" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #22
"Close To Me" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #24
"Pictus Of You" Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #24
"The End Of The World" Entered Charts: 2004
Peak: #25
"Catch" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #27
"A Letter To Elise" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #28
"Just Like Heaven" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #29
"A Fost" Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #31
"Mint Car" Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #31
"The Hanging Garden" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #34
"Taking Off" Entered Charts: 2004
Peak: #39
"Primary" Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #43
"Charlotte Sometimes" Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #44
"Let'S Go To Bed" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #44
"High (Mix)" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #44
"Hot Hot Hot!!!" Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #45
"The Only One" Entered Charts: 2008
Peak: #48
"Cut He" Entered Charts: 2001
Peak: #54
"Gone!" Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #60
"Wrong Number" Entered Charts: 1997
Peak: #62
"Sleep When I'M Dead" Entered Charts: 2008
Peak: #68
"The Perfect Boy" Entered Charts: 2008
Peak: #78
"Fakshow" Entered Charts: 2008
Peak: #89