Robert Smith formed the band The Cure with his schoolmates when he was still in middle school. They found early success and soon began touring around the world. But their sobriety and mental health began to suffer from the strain while on tour. It all came to a dramatic end on stage in Brussels in 1982.  Resources:  “The Crack Up” by Tonino Cagnucci, October 11, 2014. https://thecuretc.wordpress.com/2014/10/11/the-crack-up-2/ “The ‘one time’ Robert Smith was really frightened with ‘The Cure’” by Jordan Potter for Far Out Magazine, August 20, 2022. https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/time-robert-smith-really-frightened-the-cure/ The Story of “The Cure” (2004), More Music Shows, May 15, 2020, YouTube. https://youtu.be/9W7vOJC1qLI Sponsors:  Hunt a Killer - https://huntakiller.com/once and use offer code ONCE for $10 off your purchase. Chime - Get started building your credit with Chime. www.chime.com/once  MasterClass - Get 15% off an annual membership at www.masterclass.com/once . Julie - www.JulieCare.co or find Julie at your nearest Walmart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices