Simon Gallup

Biography

Simon Johnathon Gallup was born on June 1, 1960, and has been an integral member of the alternative rock band The Cure since joining in 1979 as bassist. Before the Cure, he was part of the punk bands Lockjaw and the Magazine Spies, which frequently crossed paths with early versions of the band. Gallup's departure from the Cure occurred during a tumultuous period in 1982 due to a series of incidents.