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Simon Gallup
English musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Simon Johnathon Gallup[1] (born 1 June 1960) is an English musician who is best known as bassist for The Cure, which he first joined in 1979 and for which he has played through most of the band's history. Gallup is the second longest-serving member of the band after group leader Robert Smith.[2]
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Simon Gallup | |
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Birth name | Simon Johnathon Gallup |
Born | (1960-06-01) 1 June 1960 (age 64) Duxhurst, Surrey, England |
Origin | Surrey, England |
Genres | Post-punk, gothic rock, new wave, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1975–present |
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