Lol Tolhurst discussing his memoir - Cured

The founding member of The Cure discusses the writing process behind his memoir CURED, the early life of the band and the road to recovery.

[@menswear2112]

I always liked you Lol, you are a huge part of why the Cure is so cool

[@laughorgomad]

When he left The Cure it just wasn't the same.Very underrated musician

[@theeunborn]

I only listen to the old stuff from The Cure like when they were just starting out and such. Anything after 1990 just isn't my cup of tea or the same. So I agree T K

[@thestr8person]

Yup! The cure ended in 1990 which was a good run for a great band. Music changed so radically at that time there was no place for them.

[@tmorelli1982]

Eh, Disintegration is incredible, and he didn't contribute anything to it, not a note. He was dead drunk for the entirety of it's recording and they subsequently fired him.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

Don't even, when he left the band was still amazing and got eve better..however by me saying that I am not putting him down at all. The Cure is about Simon and Robert...and Porl when he has been in the band, but it is Simon and Robert, PERIOD!

[@photojohne]

Something died when he left the band. Boris leaving was just the final nail in the coffin.

[@Cl4rendon]

I just finished reading it - Very moving book Lol. In parts it almost made me cry as he described the path to his downfall with alcoholism - I was also sucked in the setting that reflected my youth generation and the wonderful details of growing up in Horley which was similar to my youth. Such a nice and humble person he is.

[@TroyBlackford]

This was a very good book, even a great one. I was really interested in his perspective. I haven't even really listened to the band for two decades, but I have got back into them by reading this amazing book.

[@simonhkjeldsen87]

Why does Lol seems like the nicest man on earth? It is almost insane.

[@noeljohnson868]

The Cure, late 1970's to 1982 were simply awesome, so all hail Lol Tolhurst who was such a huge part of it...happy memories of early gigs in Polytechnic cafeterias and the Marquee in London..what a great band they were then, right up to Pornography...

[@SimulacronX]

Loved the book. Must for all Cureheads of course

[@23Dakini]

Reading the book now and enjoying it very much. Revisiting The Cure's music as I read it makes it a musical journey and is adding to the story.

[@jamesalfredstrong8106]

I know you get thos quite alot but your drum aesthetic and synonymous imagery and self reflection on The Figureheadvia your initial playing of drums is something that is an art anything in itself 😊😊😊😊😊😊 God Bless you Sir truly

[@larryberry1398]

lol is such a wonderful fellow. Just started reading this and it feels like I was there. lol has a relatable style.

[@LizFarrow]

Just got the book, I'm so excited to start reading it!

[@ilariasometimes6901]

I really like this book

[@realmusiklover]

Really interesting and brilliantly written book. Would recommend to all Cure fans and even casual observers.

[@klaudijav9164]

I talked to Lol recently,it was fun♡

[@IndyCure]

One of my friends recently got me this as a gift and I am nearly finished. It has been such a great read, following Lol on the highs and lows. Some parts are quite heavy at times especially if you can relate in any way to depression and addiction etc. But it is well written and hard to put down!

[@cybertaiga9534]

Lol is very much overlooked as a drummer and above all being such an integral part of The Cure. Huge respect for him and he is very down-to-earth too. I remember getting encouraging comments from him for some of my Cure covers (that I used to play with another friend during the early days of You Tube). :-)

[@eahannan]

Online comments?

[@cybertaiga9534]

@@eahannan - E-mail message via KZbin. :-)

[@eahannan]

@@cybertaiga9534 you lucky Tyger

[@TanyasEtherealFootsteps]

I LOVE this!!!!

[@joshen6010]

I love Lol,he is so cute

[@jockmaxwell8200]

Just finished reading it,great book,great man,so good to see him perform with the band again in 2011,he may underrate himself as a musician,but what would the Pornography album be without those tribal drum beats?♡&✌

[@sovmod7863]

His drumming MADE the 79-82 stuff. Faith and Pornography wouldnt have been what they came to be without his drum patterns and musical/lyrical input. As Parry said, after HArtley's departure, the trio became a triangle that noone could break.

[@youjoker9647]

Robert came up with the general drum patterns for Pornography, not Lol.

[@jockmaxwell8200]

You Joker Oh, thats right,even though Lol ACTUALLY played the drum parts .You could then,I suppose,say the same for Simons bass parts ,and so Robert could have just toured as a one man band.I'm sure the Pornography tour would have been fantastic!!!!

[@sovmod7863]

He was just being a Joker, presumably

[@youjoker9647]

Robert had to help Lol. Robert came up with the drum parts & bass parts. Plenty of articles etc where it's been explained. Even Lol admitted his limited drumming skill was a reason they hired a 'proper drummer' (Lol's word) & he moved to one fingered keyboards. BTW are you Lols love child or something as you're very upset? :)

[@mtsn]

a wonderful book.

[@youjoker9647]

Yes. Very simple style. Nothing too deep but enjoyable read with a few interesting anecdotes.

[@markchristopher2signal2]

awwww he's wearing creepers. love it

[@chocomanger6873]

Where? I just see his upper body.

[@klaudijavorih5809]

He nicely explained everything in the book

[@mattosborne1187]

Lol Tolhurst is a lovely bloke and the band would not have been the same without his influence and additions.

[@LONEEAGLE_space_rock]

i saw him with the Cure, 1980

[@AlexVitoresLorenzo]

I have the book signed by Lol, great!

[@benjnelson1941]

top man

[@manuelubillasgomez6091]

Hola.loko!!!!hase mucho tiempo k nose nada d ty!!!!un fuerte abrazo..y.cuando vienes por PERU...PARA EMVRIAGARNOS.Y....LAS MEJORES SEMPRE.SUPER....

[@farine5]

Alcool or drugs are awfull for everyone...don t falloir on it young people. Our body is à machine and we have to take care of it to stay in thé better form we can. Because life is short. And when you get older you réalise that no one is invencible. . 😚

[@youjoker9647]

Reading your comment, it seems you may well be typing away whilst under the influence?

[@michaelguenther7056]

Ich hoffe (wünsche)mir das das Buch auch in Deutscher Sprache gibt Danke

[@giudecce]

Pozzetto

[@MusicTeacherGuyNorristown]

He was the keyboardist?

[@KopfTrommel]

From 1982 - 1989, he was. He quit doing drums after "Pornography".

[@alanferdman9516]

Too Bad...Always Liked His tight drum sound !!!

[@arricammarques1955]

@@alanferdman9516 Spot on, mate.

[@fdschuler7863]

I agree Pornography the best album. I didn't find the recollections of the shows interesting, wanted to hear more about the recording process.