Simon Gallup
- Type: Influential Sideman
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: June 01, 1960 in Duxhurst, Surrey, England
- Active: 1960 - Present
Biography
As the second longest-serving member of The Cure, Simon Gallup is an English musician whose prominent, melodic basslines are fundamental to the band's identity. Joining in 1979, his pick-style playing and use of effects elevated the bass from a rhythm instrument to a lead melodic voice, defining the sound of post-punk and gothic rock. His signature style is evident on seminal albums like 'Seventeen Seconds', 'Faith', and 'Pornography'. After a brief departure where he formed Fools Dance, he rejoined in 1984, solidifying a crucial musical partnership with frontman *Robert Smith* that has anchored the band's dark, atmospheric aesthetic for decades.