Robert Smith says he ‘felt bad’ about viral Rock and Roll Hall of Fame interview
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The Cure frontman was the subject of a viral exchange with an enthusiastic reporter on the red carpet at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Robert Smith has admitted he felt guilty about his viral reaction to an enthusiastic reporter while attending the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in 2019.
The Cure frontman appeared on the red carpet with his bandmates as they were inducted into the 2019 class alongside Stevie Nicks, Janet Jackson, Radiohead, The Zombies, Def Leppard and Roxy Music. As they made their way along, interviewer Carrie Keagan excitedly said: “Congratulations The Cure, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees 2019, are you as excited as I am?”.
The rock singer then replied, completely deadpan: “Um, by the sounds of it, no.”. “Oh no,” Keagan said, “what are we going to do?”. “I’m sure we’ll get there eventually,” Smith responded. “It’s a bit early, isn’t it?”. Smith’s response went viral on social media, with many fans suggesting it was “on brand” for the band behind hits such as “Boys Don’t Cry” and “Friday I’m in Love”.
However, in a new interview on Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw’s podcast Sidetracked, the 65-year-old said he hadn’t realised he was being filmed and suggested he regretted his manner. “I felt bad about that, actually...If I’m honest, I didn’t realise that I was being filmed. So, that’s probably why…” he said.
