Simon Gallup
Simon Gallup | |
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Gallup performing in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Simon Johnathon Gallup |
| Born | 1 June 1960 Duxhurst, Surrey, England |
| Genres | Post-punk, gothic rock, new wave, alternative rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1975–present |
| Member of | The Cure |
Simon Johnathon Gallup (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 the vocalist and leader Robert Smith.