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CURRENT MEMBER
Vocals, Guitar
Robert Smith
1976–Present
CURRENT MEMBERVOCALSGUITARKEYBOARDSSIX-STRING BASS1,692 SHOWS

Robert Smith

Vocals, Guitar · 1976–Present · Born 1959

Lead vocalist, guitarist, and the creative heart of The Cure since their formation in 1976. Robert Smith is one of rock's most distinctive figures — his wild hair, smeared lipstick, and deeply personal songwriting have made him an enduring icon. He has guided The Cure through every era, from post-punk to gothic to pop and back, while collaborating with acts including Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Glove.

Live archive:documented setlists place Robert Smith inside 1,692 Cure shows from 1976-12-08 to 2026-08-30.
Tenure
1976–Present
Documented shows
1,692
Countries
48
Active years
51
Documented tenure-window shows1,692

Counted from dated setlists that fall inside the member stint windows.

Lineup-tagged appearances1,128
Average set length21 songs
Tours / countries64 / 48
Year density

Setlists across the tenure window

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Recent setlists

Latest appearances in the archive

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01Grande ScèneGrande Scène · Saint-Cloud · France2026-08-302026 European Summer Shows · 29 songs02Place des QuinconcesPlace des Quinconces · Bordeaux · France2026-08-282026 European Summer Shows · 28 songs03Royal Highland Centre ShowgroundRoyal Highland Centre Showground · Ingliston · United Kingdom2026-08-232026 European Summer Shows · 28 songs04Wythenshawe ParkWythenshawe Park · Manchester · United Kingdom2026-08-212026 European Summer Shows · 27 songs05Way Out West 2026Way Out West 2026 · Gothenburg · Sweden2026-08-142026 European Summer Shows · 23 songs