Robert Smith Admits He Wasn't Interested In Being A Vocalist In The Early Period Of The Cure

Robert Smith, lead vocalist and guitarist of The Cure (Instagram @robertsmith)

JAKARTA - Robert Smith has been the main vocalist of The Cure since debuting on the 1979 album THREE Imaginary Boys. However, his vocal position was not his interest when learning music and starting playing with the band.

While still in school, Smith preferred to play his electric guitar, rather than having to sing on stage. But there was one time he tried to be a frontman, and it didn't go well.

"At school, I've never done anything on stage," said Smith starting the story, during the latest interview at the Absolute Radio show.

"Even when we did our first show, I sang one song at our first show, just to see what it felt like, and I sang the wrong song," he continued.

At that time, Smith performed a Jimi Hendrix song entitled 'Foxy Lady'. He appeared drunk, until his appearance ended in chaos.

The appearance that brought disaster did not make his confidence improve. He even believed that he was destined to stay away from the microphone.

I never felt fit to be a singer. I grew up as a singer because I was at odds with everyone who held that position, until I became a de facto singer," he said.

Smith said his voice was very low in The Cure's initial footage, and thought no one would like the result.

But in fact, many people like The Cure music and Smith's voice. He even held on to being the lead vocalist for more than four decades.

"I don't know why, when I sing, people feel connected to him. I don't know why, and I don't think any singers feel connected," concluded Robert Smith.