The Cure Robert Smith's Apology 5-19-08, Kansas City

Robert Smith apologizes for raging sore throat. Still played for 2.5 hours of an epic show, though he was so ill! Video is worthless, but the audio is priceless;long live Robert!!!

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Music

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• The
• Cure
• Concert
• 2008
• Robert
• Smith
• Kansas
• City
• K.C.

[warminator]

Robert is such a great person, always concerned to be on eye-level with his audience.

His charisma (just like siouxsie) grows with age.

[kleinepretzell]

I really agree. It's been so cool to see him mellow out over the years and interact with the crowd more during shows. Totally creates a tangible connection to the Mighty Smith that some audiences in the early years were far removed from.

[wildmoodswings1]

I have only been blessed to see them one other time in "Detroit 1989 Disintegration tour..which was also an unforgettable show...my seats were way better for this one and I got to take my daughter Charlotte to her first concert. Will never forget it :D

[kleinepretzell]

First, I would've given "anything" to have seen a Prayer Tour show-that time was sooo influential and powerful in my life! And how cool all these years later to take your daughter as a second generation Curehead...lucky girl, does she loooove her name?!!! Envy!!

[wildmoodswings1]

I was there..and it was still amazing!!!! Love Robert and The Cure FOREVER!!!!

[kleinepretzell]

It was a magical evening! That venue was personal and charming, and what a summer night to be outside celebrating with The Cure! We are the lucky ones!

[jjavelar]

Damn Right!!!!!!!!!!! Robert Smith is a saint for still getting out there and playing.

There will only be one Robert Smith. What an OG!

[ianawi]

how adorable. and kinda sexy with a raspy voice.

[supramanx1997]

This was actually the first concert I ever attended.

[MrMoodyHyadd]

They played Chicago a day before this and Robert was sick then also.

[thelurker25]

I was there. This was a terrible performance, and I've been to many. I rather have heard nothing than to hear him sick as he was. It was like nails screeching on a chalkboard

[LaHoraDelMal]

uh what a voice, sexy no matter what, love Robert

[ihatecurehaters]

Robert is a true gentleman. Couldnt ask for a better singer!! Love him!!! :)

[jeannybates]

Aww, poor Robert ~ What's he saying there: "...30 years of singing and I've never ever had a... ???" The last word, what's that? Thanks.

[darkforest121]

Oh how I love you Robert!! You are so true to your fans no matter what!! What a truly amazing man you are!! So beautiful and so wonderfully adorable!! ILY Robert!! <3 The Cure forever!!!

[carlamtalmeida]

Love them!!!

[catlover1001]

i watch this video so much... it makes me smile... :)

[cureflower]

Robert's so adorable. just listening to him apologize for his sore throat - which isn't his fault - and hearing his poor voice...it pulls at my heart strings.

he still sounds so lovely and at the same time you think "aww, bless poor Robert - he's caught a cold".

i just want to give him a nice big hug.:)