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Title: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on December 17, 2018, 11:10:34
The Cure members inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:

Perry Bamonte
Jason Cooper
Michael Dempsey
Simon Gallup
Roger O'Donnell
Robert Smith
Porl Thompson
Lol Tolhurst
Boris Williams

More info:
https://www.rockhall.com/2019-inductees/the-cure/
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on December 17, 2018, 11:11:23
Lol's reaction:
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on December 17, 2018, 11:12:13
Andy's reaction:
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: josmagerotte on December 18, 2018, 17:43:53
Hello all,
I'm desesperatly trying to find why some members of the band are not mentionned on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site. Are they, then, not inducted ? We should think that because of Andy's reaction. But what's then the explanation. What is the selection process? What is the use for this kind of induction ? Do someone have a real documented answer ?
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on December 18, 2018, 18:54:16
Hi and welcome to the forum!

Quote from: josmagerotte on December 18, 2018, 17:43:53
I'm desesperatly trying to find why some members of the band are not mentionned on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site. Are they, then, not inducted ?
What is the selection process? What is the use for this kind of induction ? Do someone have a real documented answer ?

Not really, as the "Hall of Fame" is very reluctant in giving out real info!
As far as I know, only those mentioned will be inducted.

Found this via wiki:
Quote
There is also controversy in the lack of transparency in the selection process. Janet Morrissey of The New York Times wrote:
"With fame and money at stake, it's no surprise that a lot of backstage lobbying goes on. Why any particular act is chosen in any particular year is a mystery to performers as well as outsiders – and committee members say they want to keep it that way."
Jon Landau, the chairman of the nominating committee, says they prefer it that way. "We've done a good job of keeping the proceedings nontransparent. It all dies in the room."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame

As to why certain members are not mentioned: I can only guess the HoF committee saw them as "unimportant" for the history of the band?
With Reeves it is clear: he has joined recently, so he's not included, as they only choose band members from "back in the day" (Roger joined 30+ years ago, JC has been there for 23+ years).
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on December 18, 2018, 21:13:38
Quote from: josmagerotte on December 18, 2018, 17:43:53Do someone have a real documented answer ?

Welcome to Curefans!

There's no documented answer but the reasons why some former (or current) Cure members were not selected are pretty clear to me:

Anderson, Hartley and Thornalley appear in only one album of the band and stayed there no longer than two year so there's little reason to induct them. Now, you might wonder why Dempsey was inducted despite having been with the band barely three years and present in only one album of The Cure as well, but the answer is simple: he, along Bob and Lol FOUNDED the band.

Reeves has been about seven years with The Cure, but the band has not released anything during his tenure, hence no reason to be inducted either.

Every member who has been inducted has been part of the best period of The Cure, except Cooper. Cooper, however, is with the band +20 years and have played in the band's last four albums including the latest great Cure album - Bloodflowers. Therefore Cooper has earned the right to be inducted as well.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on December 18, 2018, 22:46:33
Lol gave an interview to SiriusXM radio some hours ago and this is what he had to say about The Cure's induction:

Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on December 18, 2018, 22:48:03
And here's what Roger had to say about The Cure's performance at HoF (if it will include past members or not):

Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on December 18, 2018, 22:56:06
Quote from: josmagerotte on December 18, 2018, 17:43:53
I'm desesperatly trying to find why some members of the band are not mentionned on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site. Are they, then, not inducted ?

Lol was asked this question and this is what he said to Rolling Stone:

QuoteRolling Stone: They're taking in you, Robert Smith, Porl Thompson, Perry Bamonte, Michael Dempsey, Simon Gallup, Boris Williams, Jason Cooper and Roger O'Donnell. Any mistakes? Did they get that right?
Lol: Yeah. I don't really understand their criteria too much. It seems a little arbitrary in some respects. It would be nice to meet everyone again. A couple of those people I haven't seen in ages. That will be good.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/cure-lol-tolhurst-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-interview-768934/
Title: 2019 Induction Ceremony Ticket On Sale Info
Post by: dsanchez on January 26, 2019, 19:16:35
Got this info on my mailbox:

Quote2019 Induction Ceremony Ticket On Sale Info

Tickets go on sale on February 1 at 10am EST

It's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for our newest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees at the 34th annual Induction Ceremony at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The ceremony will be held on March 29th, 2019 and tickets to the general public will go on sale on February 1, 2019 at 10am EST.

- Base ticket prices are $506, $256, $131, $86, and $56 (plus applicable Ticketmaster fees).
- Public on sale has a limit of four [4] tickets per transaction.
- To be eligible for the Member Pre-Sale, you needed to join or renew your membership by December 31, 2018
- A seating chart for the venue layout is available at Ticketmaster.com
- VIP packages sold on Ticketmaster.com are fulfilled by Ticketmaster and are subject to details provided by Ticketmaster

Get Tickets https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0000562F99271EC0
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on February 04, 2019, 19:00:29
2019 Inductee class t-shirt now available

https://www.rockhallstore.com/product/6HCT051/2019-inductee-class-tshirt?cp=102514_104426

(https://static.musictoday.com/store/bands/4938/product_600/6HCT051.jpg)(https://static.musictoday.com/store/bands/4938/product_600/6HCT051-01.jpg)





Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on February 07, 2019, 19:32:18
Looks like Robert wants to play with the current line-up (if at all)?  :?

http://craigjparker.blogspot.com/2019/02/reeves-will-be-inducted-with-cure.html
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When it was announced that The Cure had been selected for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the list of Cure members eligible was missing 4 names - Reeves Gabrels, Andy Anderson, Phil Thornalley, and Matthieu Hartley. On Monday it was revealed that the Hall had reconsidered and Reeves will now be inducted with the rest of the band. Before this change was made, I'm told there was a good chance that the band might decide to skip the event, but are now more open to it. Still not confirmed but looking better.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: bobcat on February 07, 2019, 19:56:35

aah, not being mean but i can see why they didnt include Reeves. he hasnt been in the band that long and hasnt written much with them,even if he did a lot on the new album which we dont know yet i dont think ? the ones they originally picked made the most sense really. its cool for him but if that was me im not sure how much i'd feel i deserve that. 
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on February 08, 2019, 10:00:39
Quote from: bobcat on February 07, 2019, 19:56:35
aah, not being mean but i can see why they didnt include Reeves. he hasnt been in the band that long

Yeah it looks like they're making an exception to their "rules" - maybe because RS threatened not to come at all!
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: bobcat on February 09, 2019, 05:53:12
Quote from: Ulrich on February 08, 2019, 10:00:39
Quote from: bobcat on February 07, 2019, 19:56:35
aah, not being mean but i can see why they didnt include Reeves. he hasnt been in the band that long

Yeah it looks like they're making an exception to their "rules" - maybe because RS threatened not to come at all!

exactly! and maybe cause hes worked with David Bowie and has a pretty solid career of his own they prob figured why not and who knows. maybe someones a big cure fan and they really want them to come or something along those lines! i hope they go! they prob will now though!
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on February 23, 2019, 11:33:30
Quote from: josmagerotte on December 18, 2018, 17:43:53I'm desesperatly trying to find why some members of the band are not mentionned on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site.

Someone opened a petition on change.org in an attempt to persuade organizers to change this. Anyone reading this please go there and sign

https://www.change.org/p/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-andy-matthieu-and-phil-should-be-in-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-with-the-cure
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: MeltingMan on February 27, 2019, 14:29:46
Quote from: dsanchez on February 23, 2019, 11:33:30
Anyone reading this please go there and sign

I signed the petition yesterday. Sadly that Andy is no longer with us. RIP 😔
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 12, 2019, 22:12:52
Mark your calendars:
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: word_on_a_wing on March 13, 2019, 13:20:11
http://p4k.in/iK6u4QG

Trent Reznor will do the honours
...looking forward to watching footage of this :)
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 16, 2019, 14:16:56
Quote from: word_on_a_wing on March 13, 2019, 13:20:11
...looking forward to watching footage of this :)

It will be aired in HBO:

Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 29, 2019, 00:18:56
There will be an "Official Red Carpet Live Stream" tomorrow. Stay tuned!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubVjUsV61ik
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: cheyler on March 29, 2019, 16:56:01
Quote from: word_on_a_wing on March 13, 2019, 13:20:11
http://p4k.in/iK6u4QG

Trent Reznor will do the honours
...looking forward to watching footage of this :)

Perry, Porl (Pearl) and BORIS (!) have flown in for the ceremony, and the performing line-up will be Reeves, Roger, Jason, Simon and Robert.  Roger is saying that it will most likely be the current five members performing, with no additional former members.  That could change, but wouldn't bet on it.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on March 30, 2019, 09:35:11
Quote from: dsanchez on March 29, 2019, 00:18:56
There will be an "Official Red Carpet Live Stream" tomorrow. Stay tuned!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubVjUsV61ik

It's been streamed; now you can watch some ex-members gather at about 34minutes in.
Pearl is on at 1.03! Robert & Co. from 1.12 onwards!
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 10:06:06
The Cure's induction set:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxoSHmoCVp8
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 10:14:55
Trent Reznor's full speech:

QuoteGood evening. I'm Trent Reznor. Tonight we are here to give praise and respect to one of the most instantaneously recognizable and sonically unique rock bands of the 20th century. Tonight, the Cure enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

I grew up in a small town—small town USA, Mercer, Pennsylvania to be precise, where there was nothing to look at but cornfields. It was a primitive time, long before the miracle of the internet arrived to devalue our wonderful art form. Even pre-MTV, with nothing to listen to on the radio and nothing to do but dream and escape.

When I left home, it was time for the big city—in my case the big city of Cleveland. And everything changed. It was the mid-'80s, and just being able to tune into college radio made my head explode with limitless possibilities. This was my baptism into the world of alternative and underground music—the sounds that informed what Nine Inch Nails would eventually become.

One of the most important aspects of being swept away by this tidal wave of music was getting to hear the Cure for the first time. Immediately, this band struck a deep chord in me. The first album I heard was Head on the Door, and I hadn't heard anything like it before. And a lot of darkness I felt in my head was coming back at me through the speakers and it blew my mind. It was like this music was written just for me. Now I've struggled my whole life feeling like I don't fit or belong anywhere, kind of like right now. Hearing this, I suddenly felt connected and no longer quite so alone in the world. That's one of the things I find so unique and special about the power of music.

It wasn't just the sound or the words or the presentation—all of it was anchored by the most exquisite of instruments—Robert Smith's voice. That voice, capable of such a range of emotion from an expression for rage, sorrow, and despair to beauty, frailty, and joy. It might sound naive but until I heard The Head on the Door, I just didn't realize it was possible to write about such difficult and profound ideas, but do it in the context of successful songs that might even get played on the radio, challenging norms from the inside.

Anyway, I listened to that record nonstop until I wore the grooves off the vinyl and then I worked my way backwards. It was a rich and important back catalog waiting for me.

The group that would become the Cure formed in 1976 in the suburban English backwater of Crawley, a small town that all the members also dreamt of escaping from. They were four imaginary boys: Robert Smith, Lol Tolhurst, Michael Dempsey, and Pearl Thompson, who were energized both by the explosion of punk that was happening miles up the road in London and by the heavy psychedelic rock from America which they'd grown up loving.

After a few lineup changes and the creation of some timeless post-punk and new wave, the band entered 1980 as one of the groups who would come to define the music, the attitude, the look of the decade to come. Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Robert Smith, bassist Simon Gallup, and drummer Lol Tolhurst presided over a trio of classic albums—Seventeen Seconds, Faith, and Pornography—that would help to become what would be known as gothic or alternative rock.

Just as everyone else was getting ready to jump on the new sound that the Cure helped usher into the world, they were already moving to new pastures. Robert Smith was keen to show the world he could do so much more than monochromatic. He recorded a series of songs that became huge hits across the globe and are rightly still seen as classics today. The 13 albums they recorded over their 40-year career stand as a testament to their undiminished power and artistic imagination.

Despite making challenging music that deals with the biggest themes, their impact has been gigantic. They've sold the best part of who gives a shit how many million records and been an essential touchstone in the genres of post-punk, new wave, goth, alternative, shoegaze and post-rock. They've been in and out of fashion so many times in the last four decades that they ended up transcending fashion itself. Though they might be a hip name to drop in 2019, this wasn't always the case. Their dedication to pushing sonic and artistic boundaries while making music for the ages wasn't always rewarded with glowing reviews in the press. But they never failed to attract a passionate, intelligent and loyal fanbase who always knew the truth: The Cure are one of the most unique, most brilliant, most heartbreakingly excellent rock bands the world has ever known.

Quite understandably, most musicians tend to differ from their carefully cultivated personas to one degree or another. As far as I can tell, Robert Smith is that rarest of things—a 100 percent authentically Robert Smith kind of person who lives a 100 percent authentically Robert Smith kind of life. He used that to create a completely self-contained world. It's a sound, it's a look, it's a vibe, it's an aesthetic that the fans get to visit and immerse themselves in whenever they like. It's a custom world for anyone who has ever dreamed of escape.

I should make a full disclosure at this point. I think it's only right for me to admit that I've been, let's say, ambivalent about the existence of certain award ceremonies. I've perhaps been in the habit of questioning their motivations with a certain degree of cynicism. In fact, I remember distinctly saying to myself, among other things, how can I even take this awards ceremony seriously if they'll open their doors to X, Y and Z and not acknowledge the Cure? Not so long ago I get a phone call I wasn't expecting, and, well, here we are. Let's just say I've never been as happy to eat my words as I was tonight.

Robert's inductions speech:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOIG-dcS2EY

QuoteI'd like to thank everyone at the Rock Hall... everyone that voted for us. It's a surprise. It's a very nice surprise to be inducted into the Rock Hall. And I'd like to congratulate everyone else that was indcuted tonight as well. As Trent said, it's 40 years since our first album came out—doesn't seem like it though. And in that time, there's obviously been a lot of people who played a part in the Cure story, for better or worse. I'm not gonna stand and read of a lot of names... I shouldn't say too much really, it is quite tedious. I'm no good with stories and I'm a very bad communicator. But I would like to thank everyone that's been in the band: Boris Williams, Pearl Thompson, Laurence Tolhurst, Michael Dempsey, Perry Bamonte, Matthieu Hartley, Phil Thornalley, and the much-missed Andy Anderson. And everyone that's in the band: Jason Cooper, Reeves Gabrels, Roger O'Donnell, and of course, Simon Gallup, who's been with me every step of the way.

I was thinking as I was walking up, if I start naming people I'll just go on and on. But there is one person when we very first started, when we were a teenage trio in 1978 playing in the south of England, this small bloke came along, and we weren't really sure who he was. And he saw something in us that most people didn't and that's Chris Parry, proving that he did get something right, after all. And finally, I'd like to thank all the fans, because, everyone that's bought records—I mean, obviously that's going to get a cheer! Everyone that's bought the record, or listened to the music, been to a show, just enjoyed what we do, it's been a fantastic thing, it really has. Thanks. We love you too, that's the point

Where's my "wrap it up!"? I need my wrap it up sign! Anyway, I'd rather use that allocated time to play some music... thank you very much!
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 10:25:21
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 10:29:25
The Cure 1979 - 2019

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D25VrvwWwAAB-00?format=jpg)
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 10:37:28
Love Bob's sense of humor :P
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: word_on_a_wing on March 30, 2019, 11:09:56

😂😂😂
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on March 30, 2019, 11:27:13
Quote from: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 10:29:25
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D25VrvwWwAAB-00?format=jpg)

Who's the guy between Boris and Trent? Perry's brother per chance?
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on March 30, 2019, 11:29:24
Good speech by Trent, nice to hear he started with "Head On The Door" as well!

Quote from: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 10:14:55
Robert's inductions speech:

Quote
...I'd rather use that allocated time to play some music... thank you very much!

Very well said by Robert!  :smth023
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 11:41:00
Quote from: Ulrich on March 30, 2019, 11:27:13
Who's the guy between Boris and Trent? Perry's brother per chance?

has to be Chris Parry.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 11:49:13
Pearl Thompson not too happy on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/BvnZzk9n6PJ/):

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D26JrX6X0AE80S5.jpg)

I think he wished ex-members took part on yesterday's The Cure live set. I agree with Pearl that it would have been amazing to see former members playing songs from the band's best era (after all Lol, Pearl, Boris and Perry were part of the band's best recordings). Personally, I share his frustration.

Update 31/03/2019: Pearl removed his post on Instagram.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: MeltingMan on March 30, 2019, 12:18:31
Quote from: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 11:41:00
has to be Chris Parry.

...and I thought it was Michael Dempsey. 😳
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 12:19:53
Quote from: MeltingMan on March 30, 2019, 12:18:31
Quote from: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 11:41:00
has to be Chris Parry.
...and I thought it was Michael Dempsey. 😳

My bad, it is Michael.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: tzare on March 30, 2019, 12:29:58
I mean, he is not in the band anymore, so it would been also kinda awkward to play with current members staring.
Understand his frustration, but if i was Reeves for example i may have felt also uncomfortable if he was replaced even for just one song. And would been even worse if most of the band was replaced...
Also people would start to compare current members with former ones.... and those things usually end in pointless discussions.
I also think Robert isn't exactly comfortable in these events so probably went the fastest way, talk as less possible, play a bit and bye bye

And do we know if all members get along with the rest, former and current ones?
Hopefully all them left the band for 'good' reasons and not personal problems.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 12:40:55
I would have played "Shake Dog Shake" and "Forest" with the current Cure line up, "Friday I'm In Love" (instead Lovesong) and "Just Like Heaven" with Boris, Pearl and Perry instead Jason, Reeves and Roger and "Boys Don't Cry" with the three imaginary boys Lol, Michael and Bob. Wouldn't have been perfect and everyone would have been happy? But OK, this is just a dream :)
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on March 30, 2019, 12:52:50
Funny how bored the ex-members look when they're watching the current line-up play!  XD

Quote from: MeltingMan on March 30, 2019, 12:18:31
...and I thought it was Michael Dempsey.

Thanks, I knew I'd forgotten someone when I considered the old members who could be there!!
He looks very different (is my excuse)...
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: tzare on March 30, 2019, 12:54:12
For the fans, sure, I'd love to see something like that.
But i guess it is difficult to manage.
Maybe the place to do that was Hyde Park show, with the last encore played by former members as a tribute.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: MeltingMan on March 30, 2019, 13:07:48
Quote from: Ulrich on March 30, 2019, 12:52:50
Thanks, I knew I'd forgotten someone when I considered the old members who could be there!!
He looks very different (is my excuse)...

No problem. He stood so close to Lol on the Red Carpet that I assumed it must have been him.
Epic scene indeed (with Carrie, Perry and Boris). Love them all. 😉
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 13:08:59
Some photos from yesterday:

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/michael-dempsey-pearl-thompson-roger-odonnell-phil-thornalley-and-lol-picture-id1139205020)

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/inductees-pearl-thompson-lol-tolhurst-simon-gallup-robert-smith-jason-picture-id1139202625)

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/inductee-pearl-thompson-of-the-cure-attends-the-2019-rock-roll-hall-picture-id1139173273)

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/inductee-robert-smith-and-members-of-the-cure-speak-onstage-at-the-picture-id1139205216)

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/inductees-of-the-cure-perform-onstage-at-the-2019-rock-roll-hall-of-picture-id1139209734)

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/reeves-gabrels-simon-gallup-androbert-smith-of-the-cure-perform-at-picture-id1139205137)
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 31, 2019, 00:38:33
Robert's wife, Mary, in yesterday's ceremony (photo attached).
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on March 31, 2019, 10:35:58
Quote from: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 13:08:59
Some photos from yesterday:

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/michael-dempsey-pearl-thompson-roger-odonnell-phil-thornalley-and-lol-picture-id1139205020)

Nice to see 2 ex-members sporting little goatee beards - which I've done for 12 years, the trendsetter that I am!  ;)
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 31, 2019, 17:11:08
Quote from: dsanchez on March 30, 2019, 11:49:13
Pearl Thompson not too happy on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/BvnZzk9n6PJ/):

The post is not longer available on Instagram, I don't think he changed his opinion, but probably he realised it was not appropriated.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on March 31, 2019, 18:54:18
Robert talking to the press after their gig at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2dcSilfeyw
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: sadchild on April 01, 2019, 20:19:20
Thank you for posting the transcripts of Trent and Robert's speeches.

And Robert's line, "By the sound of it, no" was pure brilliance and had me laughing on-and-off for an hour.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on April 02, 2019, 09:52:53
From the RS article, obviously there were some "reservations" about doing it, Simon "grounded" the band:
Quote
How does it feel to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
I should know by now [to] have a glib answer to offer. There are so many people who have done that I actually admire hugely and inspired me and the band that I think my reservations, such as they were, were kind of pretty immaterial, as it turns out.

What were your reservations?
When we came to the building and we did the red carpet thing, my initial response, because I hadn't quite thought it through [was] I was a bit glib and said despite my best efforts at being alternative, we'd been subsumed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. There's an element of truth to that, but to fight against it would be slightly churlish. It doesn't change how we do, or how I think about, what we do.

Simon [Gallup] said we should do it because people will see us onstage, know who we are, and we'll play songs for them. That's kind of what the band does. He made the band come back down to Earth and stop theorizing about what it really means and what it represents. We'll just play some songs to people. They'll either like us or they won't. Then we'll go and have a beer. He's a much more down to earth character than I. I think sometimes I worry too much.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-cures-robert-smith-on-rock-hall-induction-and-f-cking-great-new-album-815601/
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: sadchild on April 06, 2019, 03:55:20
It just occurred to me, as I finished watching The Cure's RRHOF performance which was followed immediately a medley of music from fellow inductee Janet Jackson, that The Cure was inducted the same year as Janet Jackson - the same person who kept "Lovesong" from the #1 spot with "Miss You Much". Interesting bit of trivia there.

https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1989-10-21
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on April 06, 2019, 09:52:01
Quote from: sadchild on April 06, 2019, 03:55:20
... person who kept "Lovesong" from the #1 spot with "Miss You Much".

We should be grateful for that, as Robert said in the 80's that he'll disband the group immediately if they ever have a #1 hit single!  :1f632:

With that in mind, Janet has deserved her HoF induction!  :beaming-face
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on April 06, 2019, 11:10:52
Trailer for the upcoming HBO transmission:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OI5dGyEjfM
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on April 08, 2019, 11:05:23
Some interesting comments by Roger about HoF:

Quote...first of all we didn't know if we were coming [to the induction] until about two weeks ago because he couldn't just decide whether we should do it.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame does not mean anything in England and it does not mean anything to any of us.
http://curefans.com/index.php?topic=9111.msg769291#msg769291
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on April 26, 2019, 09:36:02
What's this? The Cure being ironic on Facebook: 
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Goddam SN! Are YOU as EXCITED as US?!! Rock's biggest night of the year premieres Saturday at 8pm ET/PT on HBO #RockHall2019

:lol:
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on April 26, 2019, 12:46:53
And on Twitter :P
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: word_on_a_wing on April 28, 2019, 06:50:16
Hope someone uploads onto YouTube... can't view it here in Australia 😕
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on April 28, 2019, 19:05:29
Quote from: word_on_a_wing on April 28, 2019, 06:50:16
Hope someone uploads onto YouTube... can't view it here in Australia 😕

Going to share this in HD today or tomorrow ;)
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: word_on_a_wing on April 28, 2019, 22:29:53
😀👍💕
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: word_on_a_wing on April 30, 2019, 14:54:09
It's interesting to see Trent's speech in full (as posted by NIN official account) vs the speech that was broadcast (both of which have been uploaded on YT now 👍)

My favourite section of TRs speech was omitted from the broadcasted (boo!!)....
"They've been in and out of fashion so many times in the last four decades that they ended up transcending fashion itself. Though they might be a hip name to drop in 2019, this wasn't always the case. Their dedication to pushing sonic and artistic boundaries while making music for the ages wasn't always rewarded with glowing reviews in the press. But they never failed to attract a passionate, intelligent and loyal fanbase who always knew the truth: The Cure are one of the most unique, most brilliant, most heartbreakingly excellent rock bands the world has ever known."
💕
Yes we know The Truth!!! 😀💕
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: word_on_a_wing on April 30, 2019, 15:04:12
Also just curious is anyone else here a huge NIN fan too?
I was a huge fan of NIN (incl traveling overseas to see gigs etc), with this  preceding my love for The Cure blossoming so strongly.   NIN (particularly 1999-2009) was my soundtrack for years :) 
Am I alone here or are others in a similar boat?
Gosh I loved the Year Zero concept album and associated ARG  ...Art Is Resistance!!!
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on April 30, 2019, 16:55:15
For those who wanna see a few pics:
http://craigjparker.blogspot.com/2019/04/scenes-from-rock-hall-induction-special.html

Nice words from Lol Tolhurst btw:
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A bit surreal to watch the @rockhall induction ceremony. Like a high school reunion with better music! Seriously though I am very grateful to @rockhall for making it happen, happy for my whole Cure family. But most of all thankful for Cure fans that have loved us for 40 years.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on April 30, 2019, 21:03:38
Keep on eye here (http://curefans.com/index.php?topic=9123.msg769507;topicseen#msg769507) as I will publish the links to download this in HD in the next hours.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on April 30, 2019, 21:10:57
Quote from: word_on_a_wing on April 30, 2019, 14:54:09
It's interesting to see Trent's speech in full (as posted by NIN official account) vs the speech that was broadcast (both of which have been uploaded on YT now 👍)

It was a fantastic speech but I was just wondering if he wrote it in advance and read it from a teleprompter. Reason I am curious is because I don't think many people can give such an elaborate and well spoken speech without reading it.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: word_on_a_wing on April 30, 2019, 22:34:23
Quote from: dsanchez on April 30, 2019, 21:10:57
It was a fantastic speech but I was just wondering if he wrote it in advance and read it from a teleprompter. Reason I am curious is because I don't think many people can give such an elaborate and well spoken speech without reading it.

It certainly sounds like TR's words, and given it was so well crafted and thought-out I would be pretty sure it was written in advance, and yes it looked like he was reading from somewhere in front of him (would need to given it being so elaborate, like you said)
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: mark_hex on May 12, 2019, 14:55:14
Anyone who the girl was that was dancing to Shake Dog Shake and throughout the set? The camera kept going to her like I should know who she is. Short brown hair, thin, smiley.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: dsanchez on May 12, 2019, 15:33:36
Quote from: theenglishleft on May 12, 2019, 14:55:14Anyone who the girl was that was dancing to Shake Dog Shake and throughout the set? The camera kept going to her like I should know who she is. Short brown hair, thin, smiley.

I suppose you mean this one (attached). She was next to Simon, I think, so there you have a start. Will comment if I find out more.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on May 12, 2019, 17:03:25
Quote from: dsanchez on May 12, 2019, 15:33:36I suppose you mean this one (attached).

If so, then the description "short brown hair" needs a new definition...  :?
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: mark_hex on May 12, 2019, 17:08:29
Thanks. Yes, thought it must be a partner.

Quote from: dsanchez on May 12, 2019, 15:33:36
Quote from: theenglishleft on May 12, 2019, 14:55:14Anyone who the girl was that was dancing to Shake Dog Shake and throughout the set? The camera kept going to her like I should know who she is. Short brown hair, thin, smiley.

I suppose you mean this one (attached). She was next to Simon, I think, so there you have a start. Will comment if I find out more.
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: mark_hex on May 12, 2019, 17:10:05
I guess hair length description is subjective...
Quote from: Ulrich on May 12, 2019, 17:03:25
Quote from: dsanchez on May 12, 2019, 15:33:36I suppose you mean this one (attached).

If so, then the description "short brown hair" needs a new definition...  :?
Title: Re: The Cure inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Post by: Ulrich on May 12, 2019, 19:11:37
Quote from: theenglishleft on May 12, 2019, 17:10:05I guess hair length description is subjective...

Well, short is shorter than long, but you never really know, eh?  :lol: