The Cure - Raw Interview with Simon Gallup by Johnny Black ~ 1994

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[@thecardigansofficial]

You can hear he has a stutter problem on certain words. It takes guts to talk on tape. Bless his heart❤❤❤

[@jolinkarlsson8569]

Yeah as someone who also have a stutter problem i see and feel him and he make me feel the same i love him so much 🖤

[@emikobcat]

I loved it. I always love Simon and felt bit frustrated that The Cure aren't all Robert, and Simon has been one of the longest members and good friend and brother-in-law. very sad to hear about Lol though the musicians must practice what they love and make every efforts to stay on top of the art. Friendship is very important though the band like The Cure cannot afford to kept him as millions of eyes and ears at them. When The Cure achieved 40th anniversary and Rock' n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 all the past members including Lol gathered around, was lovely. I wish Simon good health x

[@Rosy-rw5bc]

We don't hear enough from Simon. Thank you Simon.

[@dire12343]

Simon and perry where always my favorite in the cure..Simon would whip lols ass in a heartbeat...

[@kenhuard8185]

It's a harsh interview in terms of discussing Lol Tolhurst. Now with his book out he's the first to admit his drinking was way out of control for a longtime. I think if it wasn't for Robert shielding him from the rest of the band Lol would have been gone way before Disintegration. I'm glad Lol's found sobriety and managed to mend his relationships with Robert and Simon.

[@anovemberstar]

Alcoholism is hideous - the impact is profound, on everyone arpund rhem. Getting sober is great, but it doesn't take away from the harm that occurred

[@michaelroberts5801]

Love the way he plays bass...great style, technique.

[@ariathelioness1614]

Thank u for the upload...lovely to hear Simon's gentle voice...Simon has played the major role in the Cure's success and without him it wouldn't be the same band...the world is a better place with Simon Gallup in it❤

[@vincenzollamas]

Lol was an excellent drummer, and perfect for the albums he played on with the Cure

[@alantitus]

Great to hear interviews from ‘the others’. He sounded very uncomfortable during the Lol part. I think 95 was right after the height of the lawsuit and all that mess. I think they have made up since. Seems like Lol has changed a lot since then.

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

That's a long conversation..Love his voice and even his subtle shyness. He's not a talkative person but whenever I listen to him I feel like he can quite articulate himself. Even though it's fractured in some ways.

[@fabl554]

Brilliant conversation, not an usual interview. It is a pleasure to hear Simon speak so much. That part about Lol shows a totally different story from what is known now even from Lol 's Interview in your channel.

[@alangilliland7525]

Wow!What a fantastic interview.It was great to hear Simon talk so frankly and intimately.Well done to the interviewer for helping him to open up so much.Just like talking to a friend. A lot of things here I didn't know.Well done and thank you so much.

[@debbieturner6194]

This is so interesting, and it's lovely to hear Simon being interviewed. Thanks so much for uploading this.

[@nutballsheding8998]

i love simon

[@richard_c1327]

I'd love to hear more Simon interviews!

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You can find some more on this channel.

[@TheHolyHourTheAllCurePodcast]

wow. awesome to hear Simon talk so much! Sad to hear all these details about what a mess Lol was but kinda figured as much. thanks for sharing.

[@nane6]

Thanks a lot for the upload, I love this interview with Simon

[@BraxtonWages]

Just found out Simon left the group. Very sad. He is just as much as a part of The Cure as Robert. Simon’s bass was the foundation of their sound. There is no Cure without him (EDIT: He is back in the band now. Thank God!)

[@VeryVerbalGrace]

There was a reason why he left the band but it’s not for public knowledge! He will always be apart of the cure!!!!! Things with him & rob will eventually mellow! The stories I could share publicly but not my place! But he is a relation of mine so please pick your comments wisely.

[@martinaaron609]

@@VeryVerbalGrace We're all very impressed.

[@deaddoll1361]

Simon isn't "just as much a part of The Cure as Robert Smith". There is no Cure without Smith, he's the constant in the band. Members have come and gone and the band has been put on hiatus by Smith, so it's his band ultimately.

[@KP-rh5qz]

@@VeryVerbalGrace I heard that he was back in the band, I hope that’s true. I hope Simon is doing well.

[@Jannbright24]

He is back now

[@pabcrane]

Very interesting. Are there any other long form radio interviews like this I can be pointed towards?

[@TCDB]

My next upload during the weekend will be a twice as long conversation with Robert.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

If Someone does not realize that Simon's playing is integral to the Cure sound then they don't know music, period.

[@KarenKayH]

This explains *what happened*.

[@robertflynn6686]

I'd love to be able to hear it. Lol. What about the band breakup. Why is Simon the only voice on the breakup. Explain

[@stevensteptoe682]

I guess that was Chris Parry who was joining in towards the end.

[@TCDB]

Thanks! It is possible as he and Daryl have somewhat similar voices in my opinion.

[@TCDB]

I got one more vote for Chris Parry and a good reason why the voice cannot belong to Daryl. So I've changed the description. Thanks once again!

[@danielamaschtall8433]

Chris Parry was long gone by then.

[@TCDB]

@@danielamaschtall8433 What makes you say that? He left Fiction in October 2001.

[@kenhuard8185]

He's talking about Perry Bamonte. Their longtime guitar tech.

[@anovemberstar]

Alcoholism is a horrific illness, for everyone, especially those closest.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

Loll should never make more than Simon...that is insane to me. Simon plays lead bass...

[@dominicfreshwater4927]

I love this interview from Simons point of view, Lol had a major problem with alcohol, the band should have helped him, not condemned him

[@ferd1572]

Is it just me or does his voice sound a lot like Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode?

[@helenbartoszek243]

Don't know about that but Simon and Robert sound alike as in the way they let the end of their sentences fade out and accent of course.

[@pern1044]

​@helenbartoszek243 I don't know about that but Simon's and Robert's similarities are in the mountain of filler words they both use. Simon's speech uses, Um, um, like like, it- it and pauses after pauses. Robert tailgating with filler words behind Simon racing through the race track. It's due to these boys not reading books or trying to learn the language at any point in their lives. Robert tries to be too cute, shy, and smart when he speaks. 😆 Am I being mean? No! Cos, it's the truth. 💋 👄 💋 👄 But I feel sorry for the kids who love this band so much that they intentionally speak like these two successful speech um um like like it it um like it pause pause it um um it like um um it it ect.....

[@pern1044]

Andy Fletcher in no way sounds like Simon Gallup. And AF doesn't use fill words like Robert and Simon do. Simon's and Robert's similarities are in the mountain of filler words they both use. Simon's speech uses, Um, um, like like, it- it and pauses after pauses. Robert tailgating with filler words behind Simon racing through the race track. It's due to these boys not reading books or trying to learn the language at any point in their lives. Robert tries to be too cute, shy, and smart when he speaks. 😆 Am I being mean? No! Cos, it's the truth. 💋 👄 💋 👄 But I feel sorry for the kids who love this band so much that they intentionally speak like these two successful speech um um like like it it um like it pause pause it um um it like um um it it ect.....

[@pern1044]

Lol Tolhurst speaks well. He doesn't use filler words.

[@dcross7366]

Spinal tap

[@eboethrasher]

Umm, re: going out for a drink and not being let back in... take your tour laminates with you? C'mon, Si. I get it, but after the first time, just take the laminate. Test the person and see if they will let you back in, and then if they won't, then pull out the laminate and be like "SEEEEEEE" haha.

[@arricammarques1955]

Why are drummers & bassists always changing.

[@karlydoc]

Simon is not a really fluent speaker on the record(recorded interviews)but his job was to play base and write the base lines and some songs.Robert is the real dictator of the band allways has been.And whether you agree or not but he is the most talented(robert that is).

[@basehead617]

did he know this was being recorded? seems a bit personal and ‘background’ for an interview, not on the record

[@TCDB]

He did. It was a background conversation for a book in progress at the time.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

Loll was clearly jealous of Simon.

[@basehead617]

Simon has the most difficult time speaking of anyone i’ve ever heard.. good lord!

[@ros762ita]

he has a speech impediment. he was also probably nervous because bassists don’t get much 1 on 1 interviews like this, not to mention the topics are pretty personal

[@Ravenghoul]

@@ros762itaI relate to Simon more now! I used to look like a female version of him. He’s my icon, I’m shy too… I love Simon… to me he can do no wrong. Honesty is a good thing. There’s nothing wrong with people stuttering.. some folks do it when they’re nervous.

[@jolinkarlsson8569]

@@Ravenghoulsame

[@pterafirma]

If Simon could speak even a fraction as fluidly as he can play, this interview might be listenable.

[@katrinapure9986]

Are you serious right now? What does this concern you how he speaks?? If you don’t like the way he speaks obviously don’t listen then!!! What’s your problem Jesus Christ

[@pterafirma]

@@katrinapure9986 - This appears to have upset you far worse than it did me. Try to not have a heart attack, and just enjoy the music.

[@escaltraolsdal1999]

He is kind of shy but I don't care about that he is hot asf and plays the bass guitar like God. Periodt

[@pterafirma]

@@escaltraolsdal1999 - Yep, he's the soul and driving force of The Cure, and I totally dig his playing. He's sort of a kinder version of Peter Hook, without that whole getting obnoxiously drunk and starting fights thing.

[@aybxss]

@@pterafirma but u are the one saying rubbish about simon? 🤨 u should be the one not trying to have a heart attack and enjoy the music 🙄 everyone is different idk why u r worrying about how he is talking

[@pern1044]

The Cure did just fine without Simon Gallup, maybe even better. Japanese Whispers and The Top were perfect LP releases and they were without Simon. Phil Thornalley was a shoo-in as The Cure bassist. The Concert: The Cure Live 1984 lineup was just as perfect as the Head on the Door lineup but maybe even better because it was the origin of the Cure look and music. The 1984 Live lineup was tight and perfect and image-wise it was the origin of the Cure look that they've kept to this very day. The Cure's 1984 and 1986 band lineup versions were the diamond stages of the Cure, but I feel the 1984 Live lineup was, and is, the real Cure.

[@timhall3575]

I'd argue this is total nonsense. The Top is basically the closest to a Robert Smith solo album one can get.. it's arguably the weakest Cure album of the 1980s (yet still better than all the 90s output) Yes the Top era live band were good - but that's a separate matter. The 1984 live line up certainly informs the band as it is for the last almost 40 years.. but to discount Gallup is ridiculous.

[@karenglenn6707]

@@timhall3575could not agree more. His bass lines to me are magical, and I’m not normal bass girl as such. I also find his slight stutter so cute, no arrogance, just himself.

[@BlueKidJ]

Rubbish. I love the ‘83-‘84 era as much as a Cure fan could, but without Simon’s return to the band (along with Boris) we would have never had the immense output between 1985-1992. To say Gallup is undervalued is complete nonsense.