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The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys

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The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys

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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 didn't have it easy. Outsiders from the start, theirs was a friendship based initially on proximity and a shared love of music. They began playing together in pubs and soon developed their own unique style and approach to songwriting, resulting in timeless songs that sparked a deep sense of identification and empathy in listeners and spawning a new subculture dubbed "Goth" by the press. But there was also a dark side to The Cure's intense and bewildering success. Tolhurst was nursing a growing alcoholism that would destroy his place in The Cure and nearly end his life. Intensely lyrical and evocative, gripping and unforgettable, this is the definitive story of a singular band whose legacy endures many decades hence, told from the point of view of a participant and eyewitness who was there when it happened--and even before it all began.

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Goth

A History

By: Lol Tolhurst

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Goth

A History

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The co-founder of The Cure and author of Cured delivers a fascinating deep dive into the dark romanticism of Goth music, a misunderstood genre and culture. GOTH is an entertaining and engaging historical memoir, and a journey through Goth music and culture, exploring creative giants like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Joy Division, and many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the misfits of the ‘80s and ever since. Written by Lol Tolhurst, co-founder of The Cure, this book offers a riveting retrospective of the genre’s iconic movers and shakers, infused with stories from Tolhurst’s personal trove of memories, as well as anecdotes about the musicians, magicians, and artists who made it all happen—the people, places, and things that made Goth an inevitable and enduring movement. Starting with the Origins of Goth, Tolhurst explores early art and literature that inspired the genre and looks into the work of T.S Eliot, Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, and Albert Camus, among others. He also outlines the path of Gothic Forebears and shows how many musicians played in punk bands before transitioning into Goth endeavors. Next, he introduces readers to the “Architects of Darkness”—Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, and The Cure—the Godfathers of Goth who established the genre's roots. Following these early bands, Tolhurst discusses a group he calls the “Spiritual Alchemists,” consisting of bands like Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins, and more, who helped the darkness expand into the culture. He also tracks the expansion of the genre overseas, from England to New York, Los Angeles, and beyond. Gothic fashion was an important part of the movement as well, and Tolhurst discusses the clothing that accompanied and complemented the music. Finally, Tolhurst examines the legacy of Goth music, and shows how its influence can still be seen to this day across music, film, TV, visual arts, social media, and more. As thoughtful and thorough as it is utterly bewitching, GOTH is a timeless testament to why Goth matters—and why it always will.

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Hachette Books

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0306828448

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9780306828447

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Two Imaginary Boys

By: Lol TOLHURST

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Two Imaginary Boys

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Pour la première fois depus les trente-sept ans d'existence de Cure, un des membres de la première heure raconte leur histoire, le co-fondateur, co-parolier et ami de longue date du leader Robert Smith : Lol Tolhurst. Smith préfère laisser les chansons parler en son nom, faisant de Cured l'unique témoignage du groupe. Tolhurst s'est replongé dans leurs années de gloire (1976-1989) pour en tirer l'histoire inédite de Cure, levant le voile sur le fascinant Robert Smith. Depuis l'enfance de Smith et Tolhurst jusqu'à l'apogée du groupe, Cured surprend autant qu'il éclaire le lecteur. Révélant les hauts et les bas de cette histoire hors-norme que fut sa vie, Lol Tolhurst revient sur son parcours personnel, porté au triomphe puis dans une profonde détresse avant de trouver la rédemption. Lol Tolhurst, de son vrai nom, Laurence Tolhurst, est un musicen né le 3 février 1959 à Horley dans le Surrey. Il fut batteur du groupe The Cure de 1976 à 1982 avant d'en devenir le claviériste jusqu'à son éviction, en raison de ses diverses addictions, par Robert Smith en 1989. Il rejoue ponctuellement avec le groupe pour des rétrospectives.

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Le Mot et le reste

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