Industry Jul 12, 2026

The Cure announce Simon Gallup’s son, Eden, filling in for him on tour as he’s “not well enough to play”

"We hope you will join us in wishing Simon the speediest of recoveries," Robert Smith said in a statement

Originally published by NME
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The Cure announce Simon Gallup’s son, Eden, filling in for him on tour as he’s “not well enough to play”

The Cure's bassist, Simon Gallup, will be absent from their current tour because he is not well enough to perform. His son, Eden Gallup, will be stepping in to play bass during the tour. Robert Smith expressed well wishes for Simon's recovery.