Robert James Smith is an English musician who is the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter, and only continuous member of the Cure, a post-punk band formed in 1976. His guitar-playing style, and distinctive singing voice shaped the sounding identity of the Cure. His fashion sense were highly influential on the goth subculture that rose to prominence in the 1980s.
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