Cured memoir of the cure goes sky high, hits rock bottom, finds. The tale of two imaginary boys kindle edition by tolhurst, lol. He left the cure in 1989 and was later involved in the band presence and his current project, levinhurst. He takes us up to the present day, a riveting 40 years since the bands.
After performing as the bands drummer and keyboardist for over a. It went on to become one of the most artistically and commercially successful bands to come out of. The cure cofounder lol tolhurst on his new book billboard. Given the cures tumultuous, sometimes acrimonious history, you might expect lol tolhursts forthcoming memoir, cured. Porl thompson, robert smith, lol tolhurst and andy anderson.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The rock and roll hall of fame revealed the inductees for class of 2019. Part rock bio and part cautionary tale, is easily the best rock book in some time. The cure really connected with people in small towns. The cure cofounder lol tolhurst announces new memoir cured. He is best known as a founding member of the band that virtually invented alternative music, the cure. The bands founding drummer, fired in the late 80s, has reached out to robert smith in the hope that they might reunite the groups. Laurence andrew lol tolhurst born 3 february 1959 is a founding member and the former drummer and keyboardist of english band the cure. Courtesy scott witter this article is more than 3 years old. The tale of two imaginary boys by lol tolhurst goodreads. In this new, personal history tolhurst shares the tale of how he and childhood friend robert smith formed the legendary band and the musical evolution that occurred over decades of.
A deeply moving and engaging memoir by laurence lol tolhurst, cofounder of rock and roll hall of fame inductees the cure as two of the first punks in a provincial english town, lol tolhurst and robert smith didnt have it easy. The cure would go on to chart an impressive selection of achievements that includes selling over 27 million units worldwide and earning 40 platinum and gold records. Cured is a memoir by lol tolhurst, one of the founding imaginary boys, who met robert smith when they were five. Cured is not only the first insider account of the early days of the band, it is a revealing look at the artistic evolution of the enigmatic robert smith, the iconic lead singer, songwriter, and innovative guitarist at the heart of the cure.
Multiinstrumentalist and founder member of the cure, lol tolhursts personal memoir. In 2011, he was temporarily reunited with the cure for a number of shows playing the bands earlier work. The tale of two imaginary boys, is published by quercus. A memoir of two imaginary boys by lol tolhurst 2016. Lol tolhurst met the cure s leader robert smith at primary school when they were both five years old.
Read cured the tale of two imaginary boys by lol tolhurst available from rakuten kobo. Cured is a memoir by lol tolhurst, one of the founding imaginary boys, who met robert smith when they were six. Along with the cure and lol, the class of 2019 includes radiohead, roxy music, the zombies, def leppard, janet jackson and stevie nicks. The cures original drummer asks to rejoin band music. Intensely lyrical and evocative, gripping and unforgettable, cured is the definitive story of a singular band whose legacy endures, told from the point of view of a participant and eyewitness who was there when it happened and before it all began. Lol threads the genesis of the cure through his schoolboy. Lol threads the genesis of the cure through his schoolboy years with smith, the iconic leader of the group, and the bands most successful era in the 1980s. The tale of two imaginary boys, on saturday, november 12th at 5. The tale of two imaginary boys kindle edition by tolhurst. A deeply moving and engaging memoir by laurence lol tolhurst, cofounder of the cure, detailing the origins and creation of one of the most beloved bands of all time and tolhurst s own return from the brink of selfdestruction on a damp september morning in 1964, my mother threw robert smith and me together. The cure would go on to chart an impressive selection of achievements that includes selling over 27 million units. As cofounder and original drummer of the cure, lol tolhurst helped to create one of rocks most.
The tale of two imaginary boys details tolhursts time with the band which. A deeply rebellious, sensitive, tough, and often surprisingly normal young man, smith was from the. He tells of his time with the band between 1976 and 1989. Lol tolhurst met the cures leader robert smith at primary school when they were both five years old. Cured lol tolhurst cured the tale of two imaginary boys. Lol tolhurst reading from cured book launch camden waterstones wednesday 21st september 2016. The tale of two imaginary boys, to be a lurid tell. On our first day of school, robert and i stood at the designated stop at he. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Musician lol tolhurst, cofounder of the seminal rock band the cure, is joining us at the store to talk about his memoir cured. Lol tolhurst founded iconic punk band the cure with lead vocalist robert smith in crawley, uk in 1976. The tale of two imaginary boys, he turned to chemistry productions to help create an innovative branding, marketing and merchandising campaign surrounding the books simultaneous 2015 publication on both sides of the atlantic.
Lol learns to love making music again and ultimate redemption comes with a calling from his old bandmates. Lol tolhurst started a little band with his best friend robert smith in a drab london suburb. Sep 22, 2016 lol tolhurst met the cures leader robert smith at primary school when they were both five years old. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lol tolhurst books online. The suburbs of the 1970s are a vivid presence in the opening chapters of your book. Taking us through his youth, the meteoric rise of the band, his descent in alcoholism and his eventual redemption. Welcome to the online home for the world of musician, writer and performer lol tolhurst. Sep 18, 2016 lol learns to love making music again and ultimate redemption comes with a calling from his old bandmates. Cured by lol tolhurst is released on 22nd september by quercus. Tolhurst undertook an extensive book tour, beginning in the united kingdom and finishing in the u.
A deeply moving and engaging memoir by laurence lol tolhurst, cofounder of rock and roll. His writing style is good, and i managed to finish the book in just two days. The tale of two imaginary boys by lol tolhurst books. The tale of two imaginary boys, he turned to chemistry productions to help create an innovative branding, marketing and. The friendship of two imaginary boys by tolhurst, lol, tolhurst, lol isbn. Jul 27, 2016 the cure cofounder and former drummer laurence lol tolhurst has announced a new memoir, cured. The cures lol tolhurst on blackouts, breakups, and. A deeply moving and engaging memoir by laurence lol tolhurst, cofounder of rock and roll hall of fame inductees the cure as two of the first punks in a provincial english town, lol tolhurst. The imaginary boys of the title are, of course, tolhurst himself and robert smith, force of nature and frontman for the. Cured ebook by lol tolhurst 9780306824296 rakuten kobo. Fans of the cure will find much to love in this book. Cured is not only the first insider account of the early days of the band, it is a revealing look at the artistic evolution of the enigmatic robert smith, the iconic lead singer, songwriter, and. The imaginary boys of the title are, of course, tolhurst himself and robert smith, force of nature and frontman for the cure.
When lol tolhurst completed his insightful insider memoir cured. Outsiders from the start, theirs was a friendship based initially on proximity and a shared love of music. Laurence lol tolhurst formed the cure with robert smith in 1978. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read cured. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Oct 11, 2016 lol tolhurst, a founding member of the cure, is coming to discuss his new memoir out in stores october 11. Oct 06, 2016 when drummer lol tolhurst was fired in 1989 from the cure, the band he founded with robert smith in 1976, it was an event of particularly tragic proportions. A deeply moving and engaging memoir by laurence lol tolhurst, cofounder of rock and roll hall of fame inductees the cu. The tale of two imaginary boys details tolhursts time with. Popmatters theres a treasure trove of great stories in cured. Oct 31, 2017 cured by lol tolhurst, 9780306825811, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Lol threads the genesis of the cure through his schoolboy years with. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cured. View pdf epub download cured by lol tolhurst wattpad.
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Tolhurst, on drums and keyboards, was nursing a growing alcoholism that would destroy his place in the cure and nearly end his life. If ever you want to get inside the cure one of the most artistically and commercially. The tale of two imaginary boys ebook written by lol tolhurst. Nov 12, 2016 lol tolhurst will speak about and sign his new book, cured. In memoir, lol tolhurst tells what it took for the cure to. Read pdf epub download cured by lol tolhurst from the story view by salinakohler36 with 23 reads. Cured is the wonderful story of how two fiveyearolds clutch. Cured, the tale of two imaginary boys by lol tolhurst. Tolhurst, who has known robert smith since his childhood, says the band were like his family. The tale of two imaginary boys more interesting than many a rock memoir is that lol tolhurst descended into alcoholism. Cured is the wonderful story of how two fiveyearolds clutch hands and reach for the stars. Brian rasicgetty images lol laurence tolhurst and robert smith met aged five at primary school. Lol tolhurst, a founding member of the cure, is coming to discuss his new memoir out in stores october 11. Lol tolhurst will speak about and sign his new book, cured.