When Robert Smith was a Banshee

From November 1982-May 1984, Robert Smith was a Banshee. Siousxsie and the Banshees and related band member projects produced some incredible work during that period. In some ways, Robert Smith seemed happier with The Banshees than he was playing with The Cure. Siouxsie and Robert had a fruitful musical relationship which revitalized both The Banshees and The Cure, But it couldn’t last forever. In this video we’ll tell the story of Robert’s time with The Banshees, the antics of the players, and how this unique musical moment energized and revitalized both bands and artists involved. We’ll also discuss the connections and tensions, creating a golden period of musical output that was doomed to end eventually. Subscribe now so you don't miss a beat! https://bit.ly/3f4XLX DRAWINGS by BALLETTE STOCK FOOTAGE from Pixabay MUSIC licensed through Epidemic Sound Ghost Cave, our house band: www.ghostcaveatl.com ALL THE DENNIS LINKS and SHOP in one handy spot: https://linktr.ee/dennisballshow USE THESE AMAZON LINKS to buy records/books and support the show! Siouxsie and The Banshees vinyl on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42V4viN Siouxise And The Banshees The Early Years (book): https://amzn.to/42WpvG4 Never Enough: The Story of The Cure: https://amzn.to/46gXWdv Ten Imaginary Years book: https://amzn.to/44mosAl THE CURE VINYL: https://amzn.to/3JrNFRB Or use www.discogs.com if you can find the record you need!- that supports indie stores! VIDEOS!! WATCH these are performances we reference in this Rock Doc: LOVE IN A VOID (with John McKay and Kenny Morris) : https://youtu.be/cDt-PD7y4To TIGHTROPE by Tor Gabor (John McKays band): https://youtu.be/czIQs8Gg7ro THE LORDS PRAYER (1978) https://youtu.be/vc9NCpHeLiI SPELLBOUND – Siouxsie & The Banshees with John McGeouch - https://youtu.be/TjvvK-Rj0WI THE CURE (with Steven Severin on bass) SIAMESE TWINS LIVE Rierside Royal Ballet: https://youtu.be/Z226CKH43jI THE CURE Let’s Go To Bed The Glove- A Blues In Drag : https://youtu.be/Zj3KymuAtoc PULLED TO BITS Live- Siouxsie and The Banshees (with Robert Smith): https://youtu.be/OzfaVW7ZAdM SOURCES: Siouxsie and The Banshees: The Early Years by Laurence Hedges Never Enough: The Story Of The Cure bty Jeff Apter https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-relationship-siouxsie-sioux-and-robert-smith/ https://www.last.fm/music/Zor+Gabor/+wiki Camden Market image:  Wikimedia Commons  Creator: Jorge Franganillo  Copyright: Jorge Franganillo #TheCure #siouxsieandthebanshees #robertsmith 00:00 A golden moment 00:45 Join Hands With Robert 03:23 Siouxsie's Curse 04:44 Finding New Banshees 06:11John McGeoch and Banshees Phase 2 07:54 Severin's Seeds of Discontent 09:02 Robert Smith and Banshees Phase 3 10:45 Siamese Twins: Robert & Severin 11:26 The Glove vs The Creatures 14:57 Nocturne & Hyaena 16:14 The Cure: Japanese Whispers & The Top 17:17 end of an era

Added 22 Apr 2026