Having been awarded at least six awards and nominated for many more, The Cure remains one of the most influential bands of the‘70s,‘80s,and’90s. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has a lasting impact still felt today. The members have changed many times, butRobert Smith the principal songwriter and lead vocalist as the constant and driving force. They have been named as a formative influence for both Interpol and Smashing Pumpkins and paved the way for countless others.