Lol Tolhurst
Born | February 3, 1959 |
Hometown | Horley, England |
Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
Spouse | Lydia , Cindy Levinson |
Parents | William Tolhurst , Daphne Tolhurst |
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The Story Behind The Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry” as Told by Lol Tolhurst
- The musician talks about the creation, history, and legacy of the post-punk and goth classic. The Story Behind The Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry” as Told by Lol Tolhurst Consequence Staff
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Lol Tolhurst On How The Cure Found Their Voice
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Lol Tolhurst and Budgie: The Post-Punk Legends Who Refuse to Grow Old
We’ve all been there: you meet an old friend for lunch, you reminisce, you get on famously, and before you part, you make commitments to stay in touch. And you go home, and years pass before you see or think about the other person again. When Budgie, the former drummer in post-punk outfits Siouxsie and […]
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Isaac Brock Sings on Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee’s New Single “We Got to Move”: Stream
The latest look at the post-punk drummers' upcoming collaborative album Los Angeles. Isaac Brock Sings on Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee’s New Single “We Got to Move”: Stream Carys Anderson
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What it means to be goth, according to a founding member of The Cure
Lol Tolhurst opens up about his new book “Goth: A History,” collaborating with Robert Smith and touring with Siouxsie and the Banshees.
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In ‘Goth: A History,’ The Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst traces the often-misunderstood subculture
What comes to mind when the word “goth” is spoken? Is it literature such as Edgar Allan Poe's poem “The Raven,” Mary Shelley's novel “Frankenstein” or the writings of Emily Brontë? For Lol Tolhurst, co-founder the influential “goth” band The Cure, it's all of the above.
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Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Yungblud, Queens Of The Stone Age, Meet Me @ The Altar and more
Here are eight great alternative songs you may have missed this week: vote here for your favourite!
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Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Ashnikko, Dream Nails, Lynks and more
Here are eight great alternative songs you may have missed this week: vote here for your favourite!
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News Of The Day – 7/25
Good morning. In case you missed your music news, we have you covered. Here’s all you need to know: System of a Down’s Serj Tankian drafted an open letter urging international aid intervention amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Caucasus territory Nagorno-Karabagh. Mitski has a new single coming tomorrow (July 26), ahead of her … News Of The Day – 7/25 Read More » The post News Of The Day – 7/25 appeared first on SPIN.
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Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, Jacknife Lee Team For Star-Studded Album
The Cure drummer Lol Tolhurst, Siouxsie & the Banshees drummer Budgie, and veteran producer Garret “Jacknife” Lee have teamed for Los Angeles, their debut album under their own names. Due Nov. 3 from Play It Again Sam, the 13-track effort sports guest appearances from U2’s the Edge, Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock, Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie, … Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, Jacknife Lee Team For Star-Studded Album Read More » The post Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, Jacknife Lee Team For Star-Studded Album appear
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James Murphy Guests on Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee’s New Single “Los Angeles”: Stream
The title track to the trio's forthcoming debut album. James Murphy Guests on Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee’s New Single “Los Angeles”: Stream Scoop Harrison
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The Cure Drummer Andy Anderson Dead at 68
Anderson, who also played with Iggy Pop, passed following a battle with cancer
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