The Cureheads
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The Cureheads are a tribute band
dedicated to The Cure
. The band originally cosisted of members solely London in the South of England. However, the current members of the band reside in Turkey, Poland, Australia, and England.
in July 1990 at Frietzfronten in St. Eriksgatan 89, an underground bar owned by a Swedish political party, and played its first large headline show at the GT] in 1995. The band has toured in the UK, the USA, continental Europe, and South America, playing festivals, including opening for Echo and The Bunnymen and The Pretenders
at Guilfest. The band state that they strive to re-create the experience of seeing a mid to late 1980s concert by The Cure
, including not only the sound, but also the wardrobe, attitude, stage, light show and various video and computer images.
The Cureheads name is taken from the Irish slang term for anyone with that "1980's mop haired 'Gothic' look". They were originally known as "Fat Bob & The Cureheads" until 2000.
Since 1990, The Cureheads has played venues including The Vic Theater
in Chicago
, Camden Palace
in London, The Temple Bar Music Centre in Dublin, CBGB
in New York, and Razzmatazz
in Barcelona. The Cureheads recently played to 10,000 people ın Chile
at the Teatro Caupolicán in Santiago (the old national basketball stadium of Chile). The show was recorded for national television and reported on the news, as The Cure has never played in Chile despite having a huge fanbase there.
The current musicians are pulled together from various Gothic Rock bands such as Nosferatu
, Killing Miranda
and The Essence. The setlist consists of songs from the full recorded history of The Cure
.
Ex Guitarist Jeremy Hayward is now the guitar technician for Robert Smith.
Tribute band
A tribute act is a music group, singer, or musician who specifically plays the music of a well-known music act - sometimes one which has disbanded, ceased touring or is deceased. Probably the largest class of tributes acts are Elvis impersonators, individual performers who mimic the songs and style...
dedicated to The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
. The band originally cosisted of members solely London in the South of England. However, the current members of the band reside in Turkey, Poland, Australia, and England.
Background
The Cureheads were formed in 1990. The band played its first show in StockholmStockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
in July 1990 at Frietzfronten in St. Eriksgatan 89, an underground bar owned by a Swedish political party, and played its first large headline show at the GT] in 1995. The band has toured in the UK, the USA, continental Europe, and South America, playing festivals, including opening for Echo and The Bunnymen and The Pretenders
The Pretenders
The Pretenders are an English rock band formed in Hereford, England in March 1978. The original band consisted of initiator and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde , James Honeyman-Scott , Pete Farndon , and Martin Chambers...
at Guilfest. The band state that they strive to re-create the experience of seeing a mid to late 1980s concert by The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
, including not only the sound, but also the wardrobe, attitude, stage, light show and various video and computer images.
The Cureheads name is taken from the Irish slang term for anyone with that "1980's mop haired 'Gothic' look". They were originally known as "Fat Bob & The Cureheads" until 2000.
Since 1990, The Cureheads has played venues including The Vic Theater
The Vic Theater
The Victoria Theatre, best known as The Vic Theatre is a musical venue located in Chicago, Illinois. The Vic Theatre can easily accommodate 1,400 people, with seating for 1,000....
in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Camden Palace
Camden Palace
KOKO is a nightclub in a former theatre in Camden Town, London, England, at the bottom of Camden High Street close to Mornington Crescent tube station. Until 2004 it was called the Camden Palace. The building is considered to have some architectural significance and is a Grade II listed...
in London, The Temple Bar Music Centre in Dublin, CBGB
CBGB
CBGB was a music club at 315 Bowery at Bleecker Street in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.Founded by Hilly Kristal in 1973, it was originally intended to feature its namesake musical styles, but became a forum for American punk and New Wave bands like Ramones, Misfits, Television, the...
in New York, and Razzmatazz
Razzmatazz
Razzmatazz may refer to:* "Razzmatazz" , by Pulp* "Razzamatazz", a song by Quincy Jones from The Dude* Razzmatazz , an Indian dance reality show...
in Barcelona. The Cureheads recently played to 10,000 people ın Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
at the Teatro Caupolicán in Santiago (the old national basketball stadium of Chile). The show was recorded for national television and reported on the news, as The Cure has never played in Chile despite having a huge fanbase there.
The current musicians are pulled together from various Gothic Rock bands such as Nosferatu
Nosferatu (band)
Nosferatu is an English gothic rock band formed in March 1988 by Damien DeVille, Vlad Janicek, and Sapphire Aurora. Their albums, singles, and DVD have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, making them one of the most successful second wave gothic rock groups....
, Killing Miranda
Killing Miranda
Killing Miranda were a British based musical group initially playing gothic rock, later introducing more industrial and metal influence into their sound.-History:...
and The Essence. The setlist consists of songs from the full recorded history of The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
.
Members
- Gary Clarke (ex-The Hiram KeyThe Hiram Key (band)The Hiram Key The Hiram Key is a Gothic rock band formed in London in 2008 by Gary Clarke ex-lead singer of Nosferatu and founder member and vocalist of The Cureheads. The band is made up of musicians from other notable gothic bands and has beenreferred to in the gothic mainstream press as 'A...
)ex-NosferatuNosferatu (band)Nosferatu is an English gothic rock band formed in March 1988 by Damien DeVille, Vlad Janicek, and Sapphire Aurora. Their albums, singles, and DVD have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, making them one of the most successful second wave gothic rock groups....
) (as Robert SmithRobert Smith (musician)Robert James Smith is an English musician. He is the lead singer, guitar player and principal songwriter of the rock band The Cure, and its only constant member since its founding in 1976...
), Vocals/Lead Guitar - Belle Star (NosferatuNosferatu (band)Nosferatu is an English gothic rock band formed in March 1988 by Damien DeVille, Vlad Janicek, and Sapphire Aurora. Their albums, singles, and DVD have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, making them one of the most successful second wave gothic rock groups....
) (ex-Killing MirandaKilling MirandaKilling Miranda were a British based musical group initially playing gothic rock, later introducing more industrial and metal influence into their sound.-History:...
) (as Boris WilliamsBoris WilliamsBoris Peter Bransby-Williams is an English drummer best known for his extensive work with The Cure . He had previously worked with various artists, including Thompson Twins, Kim Wilde, Strawberry Switchblade and Tomato City...
), Drums - Roi Robertson (Mechanical Cabaret) (as Roger O'DonnellRoger O'DonnellRoger O'Donnell is an English keyboardist best known for his work with The Cure. O'Donnell has also performed in the Psychedelic Furs, the Thompson Twins and Berlin, as well as having an active solo career.- Background :...
), Keyboards - Chris Wareham (Section (3)) (ex-Killing MirandaKilling MirandaKilling Miranda were a British based musical group initially playing gothic rock, later introducing more industrial and metal influence into their sound.-History:...
) (as Simon GallupSimon GallupSimon Jonathon Gallup is an English musician and bassist of the post-punk band The Cure.-Early years:...
), Bass Guitar - Ital (as Perry BamontePerry BamontePerry Archangelo Bamonte is an Anglo-Italian musician best known for his work with The Cure.-Life and work:...
), Lead Guitar
Previous Members
- Jeff Tan (as Lol Tolhurst), Keyboards
- Marian Superstar Filarski toDObro (as Simon GallupSimon GallupSimon Jonathon Gallup is an English musician and bassist of the post-punk band The Cure.-Early years:...
), Bass Guitar - Darren Bottrill (as Porl ThompsonPorl ThompsonPorl Thompson is an English musician best known for his work with The Cure.-Life and work:Thompson is the oldest of four children; he has two brothers and one sister...
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- CJD Sean Flude Mushroom Gods
- Julian Drink MeDrink MeDrink me may refer to:*Drink Me , an album by Queen Adreena*Drink Me , a 1990s band on Bar/None Records*"Drink Me" is a song on Anna Nalick's debut album, Wreck of the Day.*"Drink me", a reference to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland...
Ex Guitarist Jeremy Hayward is now the guitar technician for Robert Smith.