[kj] OT: The Cure

[Michael Garcia]

I remember Wayne telling the story about it. Alex is correct. There's also a video of it floating around out there somewhere. 

Michael

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On May 6, 2011, at 6:56 AM, Alexander Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:


> 

> No. My Gianni was convinced, but it didn't make sense to me, so I didn't buy it.

> 

> Alex in NYC

> 

> 

> On May 6, 2011, at 9:53 AM, Brian Whitehead wrote:

> 

>> Did you think it was really Robert Smith?

>> 

>> On 6 May 2011 13:19, Alexander Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:

>> 

>> I was there. The New Ritz on 54th Street.

>> 

>> Alex in NYC

>> 

>> 

>> On May 6, 2011, at 5:35 AM, Neil Perry wrote:

>> 

>>> True story: in 1987 The Mission were playing in New York. A long-standing Mission

>>> roadie called Jez used to do an absolutely spot-on Robert Smith impression and

>>> they decided to put it to the test. During the encore at the gig Wayne Hussey

>>> announced a very special guest and on walked Jez in Smith wig/lipstick/eyeliner.

>>> They then proceeded to do one of the Cure's big hits at the time (can't remember which one),

>>> Jez also doing a fantastic imitation of his voice. The crowd went nuts. After the song

>>> he ran backstage but was chased by some fans/industry people who wanted autographs.

>>> He ran into a dressing room and slammed the door before they could catch him, changed

>>> back into his clothes and lost the wig and make up, then opened the door. The people

>>> gathered outside asked if they could speak to Robert but Jez opened the door wide

>>> to show them he wasn't in there, and they must surely be mistaken (the room had no

>>> other door, or even windows). He then nonchalantly walked out, leaving a crowd of people

>>> staring totally mystified into the empty room. I don't think they ever worked it out.

>>> 

>>> That's the only time I've seen The Cure!

>>> 

>>> n

>>> 

>>> On 6 May 2011 11:05, Brendan Quinn <bq at soundgardener.co.nz> wrote:

>>> Ooh ooh ooh saw them in NZ in 2007, 3 hour show, was brilliant...

>>> 

>>> -----Original Message-----

>>> From: gathering-bounces at misera.net [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net] On

>>> Behalf Of Janean Lancaster

>>> Sent: Friday, 6 May 2011 8:45 p.m.

>>> To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)

>>> Subject: [kj] OT: The Cure

>>> 

>>> I know there's a couple of fans on the list, especially of their early

>>> stuff.  News just in: they will be performing a trilogy of their first three

>>> albums for two shows, and will be bringing back ex members Lol Tolhurst and

>>> Roger O'Donnell for the event.

>>> 

>>> http://www.thecure.com/blog/default.aspx?nid=35390

>>> 

>>> Fucking great news as far as I'm concerned.  Except it's in Australia.

>>> But at least they're filming it for the rest of us.

>>> 

>>> Cheers,

>>> Janean

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