Porl Thompson
Biography: Pearl Thompson (born 8 November 1957 as Paul Stephen Thompson) is an English musician and artist. Thompson is best known as a member of the English alternative rock band The Cure from 1983–1994 and 2006–2010, credited as Porl Thompson and playing mainly guitar with occasional keyboards and saxophone. During and after The Cure, Thompson was active with a few other bands and projects but has since retired from music and turned to painting. Thompson was a member (alongside Robert Smith, Michael Dempsey and Lol Tolhurst) of the Easy Cure, which was a precursor to The Cure. Thompson left Easy Cure to go to art college; his style did not mesh well with Smith's approach to songwriting. Thompson went on to become a member of The Exotic Pandas and occasionally played with The Glove, a collaboration between Smith and Steven Severin of Siouxsie and the Banshees. Thompson rejoined his bandmates in The Cure in 1983, initially playing saxophone on several tracks that would appear on the group's 1984 album, The Top. During the Top tour, he expanded his instrumental contributions to include keyboard as well as guitar, also continuing to perform with The Glove when they appeared on television. Over time, Thompson became known principally as a guitarist in the band, and is sometimes seen as the most technically proficient musician in the band's history after Reeves Gabrels. In 1994, Thompson left The Cure to play with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin during the Page and Plant tour of 1995. He also played with Babacar, a band formed by long-time Cure drummer Boris Williams. Later, Thompson formed another project called Quietly Torn. Thompson continued working with Plant, joining the singer's group for the 2002 release Dreamland. In June 2005 Thompson rejoined The Cure, and was with the band for the recording of the live DVD The Cure: Festival 2005; for the recording of the band's 13th studio album, 4:13 Dream; and for the band's 2007–2008 4Tour. In 2007, Schecter Guitars released a Pearl Thompson Signature model featuring graphics by the British artist Kev Grey. The guitar was featured in the book 108 Rock Star Guitars by photographer Lisa S. Johnson. Thompson is featured on the album Callus by Gonjasufi, released in August 2016. Thompson and background designer Andy Vella were the co-founders of Parched Art. Parched Art produced many of the record sleeves found on The Cure's albums. The most recognisable record sleeves were primarily drawn, painted, or photographed by Thompson. In 2002, Thompson also had an exhibition of paintings in Cornwall, UK, and Canada titled "100% SKY". In March 2015, Thompson's first US painting exhibition of abstract landscape paintings was held at Mr. MusicHead Art Gallery on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The exhibition was entitled "...Through the eyes of birds". Remote Malibu canyons inspired the work and desert landscapes. Also in 2015, Thompson announced that he would focus his endeavors on his artwork. Close friends had long used "Pearl" as a nickname. Thompson's first name was legally changed to "Pearl" in 2011. ... Source: Article "Pearl Thompson" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Birthday: November 08, 1957
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The Cure – Live In Glasgow
1984-08-25
The Cure – Live In Glasgow
Overview: Set List: Live At Barrowlands, Glasgow, Scotland, August 25, 1984 1. Shake Dog Shake 2. Primary 3. The Walk 4. The Hanging Garden 5. One Hundred Years 6. Give Me It 7. A Forest 8. Piggy In The Mirror 9. Happy The Man 10. Play For Today 11. The Caterpillar 12. 10:15 Saturday Night 13. Killing An Arab Bonus Tracks: Live At Theater De L'Empire, Paris, France, December 8, 1979 14. At Night (‘A Forest’) 15. Three Imaginary Boys 16. Killing An Arab
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-08-25
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The Cure: MTV Unplugged
1991-03-03
The Cure: MTV Unplugged
Overview: The Cure's Unplugged acoustic performance for MTV recorded on January 24th, 1991 in London's MTV Studios and aired on March 3rd, 1991.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-03
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The Cure: 4Play in Charlotte
2008-06-16
The Cure: 4Play in Charlotte
Overview: The Multi-platinum, ground breaking British band that defined a decade as the quintessential musical voice of the 80′s, The Cure, perform at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte , North Carolina.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-16
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The Cure - Show
1993-09-13
The Cure - Show
Overview: Released in 1993 and recorded live over two nights at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit) in 1992, during the successful Wish tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-13
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The Cure Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2019
The Cure Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2019
Overview: Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor introduces The Cure for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Barclay Center in NYC on March 29th. Robert Smith and co played 5 songs for the occasion to a very appreciative crowd.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
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The Cure : Staring At The Sea - The Images
1986-05-06
The Cure : Staring At The Sea - The Images
Overview: A collection of music videos spanning the first eight years of The Cure's career. 1. Killing An Arab 2. 10:15 Saturday Nigth 3. Boy's Don't Cry 4. Jumping Someone Else's Train 5. A Forest 6. Play For Today 7. Primary 8. Other Voices 9. Charlotte Sometimes 10. The Hanging Garden 11. Lets Go To Bed 12. The Walk 13. The Lovecats 14. The Caterpillar 15. In Between Days 16. Close To Me 17. A Night Like This.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-06
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The Cure - Festival 2005
2006-12-05
The Cure - Festival 2005
Overview: 1. Open 2. Fascination Street 3. Alt.End 4. The Blood 5. A Night Like This 6. The End Of The World 7. If Only Tonight We Could Sleep 8. The Kiss 9. Shake Dog Shake 10. Us Or Them 11. Never Enough 12. The Figurehead 13. A Strange Day 14. Push 15. Just Like Heaven 16. Inbetween Days 17. From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea 18. The Drowning Man 19. Signal To Noise 20. The Baby Screams 21. One Hundred Years 22. Shiver And Shake 23. End 24. At Night 25. M 26. Play For Today 27. A Forest 28. Plainsong 29. Disintegration 30. Faith Festival 2005 is a live DVD by The Cure released in late 2006. It was shot during the band's headlining shows at 9 European music festivals in the summer of 2005. The video features a variety of angles "captured by a mix of fans, crew and 'on-the-night-big-screen cameras'." It was the first physical (non-digital download) release by the band since guitarist Porl Thompson returned to the lineup.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-05
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The Cure: Live In Paris 2008
2008-03-12
The Cure: Live In Paris 2008
Overview: The Cure - Live In Paris
Genres: TV Movie Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-12
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The Cure - Greatest Hits Videos
2001-12-10
The Cure - Greatest Hits Videos
Overview: Greatest Hits is a 2001 album by The Cure. The band's relationship with longtime label Fiction Records came to a close, and The Cure were obliged to release one final album for the label. Robert Smith agreed to release a greatest hits album under the condition that he could choose the tracks himself.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-12-10
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The Cure In Orange
1987-10-13
The Cure In Orange
Overview: A concert video of The Cure filmed in Orange, France. 1. Intro 2. Shake Dog Shake 3. Piggy In The Mirror 4. Play For Today 5. A Strange Day 6. Primary 7. Kyoto Song 8. Charlotte Sometimes 9. Inbetween Days 10. The Walk 11. A Night Like This 12. Push 13. One Hundred Years 14. A Forest 15. Sinking 16.Close To Me 17. Let's Go To Bed 18. Six Different Ways 19. Three Imaginary Boys 20. Boys Don't Cry 21. Faith 22. Give Me It 23. 10.15 Saturday Night 24. Killing An Arab
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-13
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The Cure: Picture Show
1991-07-08
The Cure: Picture Show
Overview: 1. Why Can't I Be You? 2. Catch 3. Hot Hot Hot!!! 4. Just Like Heaven 5. Lullaby 6. Fascination Street 7. Lovesong 8. Pictures Of You 9. Never Enough 10. Close To Me (Closer Mix)
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-08
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The Cure: Coca-Cola Live @ MTV
2008-10-11
The Cure: Coca-Cola Live @ MTV
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-11
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The Cure: Live in Japan
1985-02-01
The Cure: Live in Japan
Overview: Recorded live at the Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo, Japan on October 17, 1984. Lineup: Vocals/Guitar: Robert Smith. Keyboard/Guitar/Sax: Porl Thompson. Keyboard: Laurence Tolhurst. Bass: Phil Thornalley. Drums: Andy Anderson.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-02-01
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The Cure - Play Out
1991-10-30
The Cure - Play Out
Overview: The two-hour film collects various live and rehearsal performances by The Cure from early 1991, including some of the band’s “MTV Unplugged” appearance and pre-release airings of a few cuts that would make Wish cuts and one very notable track that wouldn’t: “The Big Hand,” a fan favourite that would inexplicably wind up a B-side.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-30
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The Cure Untitled Documentary Film Series
2021-01-28
The Cure Untitled Documentary Film Series
Overview: This is a 6-part, fan-made documentary about The Cure. A YouTube-sourced assembly of interviews, concerts, videos, TV appearances and behind-the-scenes releases throughout time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-01-28
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Rock Around The Clock 84 - The Cure Live In Glasgow
1984-08-25
Rock Around The Clock 84 - The Cure Live In Glasgow
Overview: The Cure perform live at Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on 25th August 1984. Main Set: Shake Dog Shake, Primary, The Walk, The Hanging Garden, One Hundred Years, Give Me It, A Forest, Piggy In The Mirror, Happy The Man, Play For Today, The Caterpillar. Encore: 10:15 Saturday Night, Killing An Arab.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-08-25
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The Cure - Live At Barrowlands
1984-08-25
The Cure - Live At Barrowlands
Overview: The Cure - Barrowlands, Glasgow, Scotland. August 25, 1984 - TV Broadcast
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-08-25
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Disintegration: An Album, A Band, A Generation
2025-01-17
Disintegration: An Album, A Band, A Generation
Overview: The Cure are pop outsiders. Over a fifty year career, the English band have released 14 studio albums to great acclaim but it was their 1989 album Disintegration, released during a pivotal year in Europe and the world, which would capture the imagination of so many fans. This documentary tells the story of this landmark work of art in the history of popular music.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-17
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