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Simon Gallup (The Cure) - Raw Interview 1994 - Johnny Black 🇬🇧 for a Never Published Book

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Johnny Black recorded this conversation in December 1994 for the follow-up book to 'Ten Imaginary Years', which was scheduled for release by Christmas 1997. It features Simon talking about the problems with Lol, getting married, leaving the band again for two months, and more. Additional comments by Chris Parry.

Topics:
Problems with Lol (0:00)
Sumo wrestlers (20:52)
His wedding (22:17)
Bananarama (27:50)
Tour stories, roadies and other personnel (30:08)
Being sweet (38:37)
Robert's solo album that never happened + Simon left the band again for 2 months (41:20)
"Incidents" with customs (48:00)

Language: English
Recording Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 1994-12-??
Originally published by: rocksbackpages.com
Interviewer: Johnny Black

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@Rosy-rw5bc 3 years ago

We don't hear enough from Simon. Thank you Simon. <3

@michaelroberts5801 5 years ago (edited)

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

@ariathelioness1614 1 year ago

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❤

@ms.felonystrutter2472 1 year ago

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

@emikobcat 2 years ago

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

@dire12343 4 years ago

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

@thecardigansofficial 2 years ago

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

@kenhuard8185 5 years ago

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.

@fabl554 5 years ago (edited)

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 5 years ago

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.

@alantitus 5 years ago

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.

@nutballsheding8998 3 years ago

i love simon

@hollybums89 8 months ago

Simon is such so soft spoken but intelligent and very insightful. Simon has always been such a massively important member of The Cure and their sound. You can always hear when Simon is playing on an album and on those are the best albums with the most distinct 'Cure' sound. Fantastic interview!

@richard_c1327 1 year ago

I'd love to hear more Simon interviews!

@robertyboberty 7 months ago

"Lol and Robert are like fire and ice, basically. I feel my role in the band is to be somewhere in the middle of that, kind of like lukewarm water"

@TheHolyHourTheAllCurePodcast 5 years ago

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 5 years ago

Thanks a lot for the upload, I love this interview with Simon <3

@user-eb8mi3xi5f 5 years ago (edited)

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.