The Cure are currently on tour in South America and according to fan reports, the band were involved in some drama in Brazil before flying into Paraguay last night. The Cure flew into the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción via private jet, and some time prior they were allegedly robbed nearby on the street in Sao Paulo. Details on the incident are sketchy but a few fan tweets are posted below.
UPDATE (7:20 pm): A few hours ago the Cure held a press conference in Paraguay to help promote their April 9th show in Asunción. During the event, they were asked about the incident in Sao Paulo, and though they didn't share too many details, Robert Smith revealed he and Reeves Gabrels weren't involved in the "colorful incident" because they had traveled separately. Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, and Jason Cooper were involved, but according to the band, it wasn't an assault:
"We weren't assaulted...there was an attempt to steal from us but it didn't change our opinion or love for Brazil"
Check out the comments made at the press conference below:
Pictures of the Cure's safe arrival to Paraguay and a short news article on the upcoming April 9th show is posted here and translated version here. The Cure have the night off to rest/recuperate, but perform at Jockey Club in Asunción tomorrow evening.
Translation: "The guard # theCure says a band member was assaulted in Sao Paulo by motochorros. They prefer not to go out for Asuncion: ("
Translation: "new information: it was in the airport.The robbery in the street some guys got off the bike and points"
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Fan filmed video of The Cure's recent show in Rio de Janeiro
UPDATE (7:20 pm): A few hours ago the Cure held a press conference in Paraguay to help promote their April 9th show in Asunción. During the event, they were asked about the incident in Sao Paulo, and though they didn't share too many details, Robert Smith revealed he and Reeves Gabrels weren't involved in the "colorful incident" because they had traveled separately. Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, and Jason Cooper were involved, but according to the band, it wasn't an assault:
"We weren't assaulted...there was an attempt to steal from us but it didn't change our opinion or love for Brazil"
Check out the comments made at the press conference below:
Pictures of the Cure's safe arrival to Paraguay and a short news article on the upcoming April 9th show is posted here and translated version here. The Cure have the night off to rest/recuperate, but perform at Jockey Club in Asunción tomorrow evening.
El guardia de #theCure dice que un integrante de la banda fue asaltado en san paulo por motochorros. Prefieren no salir a por Asuncion :(
— Tamara Celano (@Tamcelano) April 8, 2013
Translation: "The guard # theCure says a band member was assaulted in Sao Paulo by motochorros. They prefer not to go out for Asuncion: ("
@curefans @alvarolugosi new information: no fue en el aeropuerto.el robo, en la calle unos tipos se bajaron de la moto y le apunta
— Leti Smith (@lechucapurro) April 8, 2013
Translation: "new information: it was in the airport.The robbery in the street some guys got off the bike and points"
It looks like belongings were not stolen at the airport in SP but Robert was assaulted with gun :( Hopefully, he's safe now inAsuncion.
— curefans.com (@curefans) April 8, 2013
Related news:
Fan filmed video of The Cure's recent show in Rio de Janeiro
