Olympia
Two sold out nights in Paris in front of a fanatical audience. Probably a big shock for the band. The first show was broadcast on the radio. [ MORE . . . ]
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Strasbourg
A fight between Robert and Simon would occur in Strasbourg resulting in the cancellation of the next two concerts in France as nobody could find where Robert had gone. Just home apparently. The tour would resume thanks to Robert's father who persuaded him to come back. But of course, the Cure's future was most uncertain from now on even if they played live together again. [ MORE . . . ]
Pornography Tour
After UK tour, The Cure moved to Europe (31 dates). [ MORE . . . ]
Pornography
On 3 May 1982, The Cure released their new album entitled Pornography. [ MORE . . . ]
Studio Davout
On 11 April 1982, The Cure did a live performance at Studio Davout in Paris. [ MORE . . . ]
Recording Pornography
After short break, Chris Parry took Robert Smith to meet various different producers for recording the new album. Theirs choice was Phil Thornalley and they were booked into RAK Studios between January and April. [ MORE . . . ]
John Peel
On 21 December 1981, The Cure recorded another John Peel session at BBC Maida Vale studio 4 in London with the producer Kevin Howlett and engineer Dave Dade. This session was broadcasted on BBC Radio 1 on 4 January 1982, but without The Hanging Garden. [ MORE . . . ]
Eight Appearances Tour
From 25 November to 3 December 1981, The Cure made their Eight Appearances tour in Britain, supported by And Also The Trees and 13:13.
25.11.1981 - Sheffield, Lyceum Theatre (UK)
26.11.1981 - Edinburgh, Odeon Theatre (UK)
27.11.1981 - Glasgow, Pavilion Theatre (UK)
28.11.1981 - Bradford, St. Georges Hall (UK)
29.11.1981 - Stoke on Trent, King’s Hall (UK)
30.11.1981 - Coventry, Apollo Theatre (UK)
01.12.1981 - Brighton, The Dome (UK)
03.12.1981 - London, Hammersmith Palais (UK)
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Charlotte Sometimes
In mid October 1981, new single Charlotte Sometimes was released. [ MORE . . . ]
Picture Tour | French Leg
At the end of August 1981, The Cure played in Canada for the first time.
26.08.1981 - Vancouver, Commodore Ballroom (Canada)
27.08.1981 - Edmonton, Riviera Rock Room (Canada)
28.08.1981 - Winnipeg, Wellington's (Canada)
29.08.1981 - Montréal, Le Club Montréal (Canada)
30.08.1981 - Toronto, The Concert Hall (Canada)
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