The Cure win their first-ever Grammys

"Nearly 40 years into their career The Cure have finally won their first Grammys: Best Alternative Music album for Songs of a Lost World and Best Alternative Performance for "Alone." The band were not on hand to accept the awards as they are attending the funeral of bandmate Perry Bamonte who died in December, but they did give a note for Jesse Welles, who announced their win, to read."

""Simon, Jason, Roger, Reeves, and I would like to thank the Grammys for this wonderful award," singer Robert Smith wrote in a statement, which was read on stage. "We are very honored to receive it. We would also like to thank for everyone who helped in the creation of our Songs of a Lost World single." All 2026 Grammy winners are here."

Nearly 40 years into their career The Cure won their first Grammys, taking Best Alternative Music Album for Songs of a Lost World and Best Alternative Performance for "Alone." The band did not attend because they were at the funeral of bandmate Perry Bamonte, who died in December. A note was given to Jesse Welles to read on their behalf. Singer Robert Smith thanked the Grammys and collaborators who helped create the Songs of a Lost World single. The Cure received earlier nominations for Best Alternative Rock Album in 1993 for Wish and 2001 for Bloodflowers. The Cure will tour this year and plan a promised follow-up to Songs of a Lost World.

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