Mark Hoppus from Blink-182 shared an unexpected encounter with The Cure’s Robert Smith in an interview with People.
“He’s always been super gracious, from even then on,” Hoppus said. “We’ve never discussed it, and it’s never been raised at all, but he’s always been super cool.”
“Him being on our song and our record and performing live with us that night was so inspiring and fulfilling for me as a fan, as an artist,” he continued. “And then when he tried to make out with me, I was so flabbergasted by the whole thing. It took me a long time to be like, ‘Wow, that really happened?'”
The unique relationship between the two musicians stems from their significant collaboration in the early 2000s.
uDiscover Music reported that Smith contributed to Blink-182’s self-titled album in 2003. His feature on the track ‘All of This’ marked a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution toward a more mature sound.
Mixdown Magazine highlighted how the collaboration transformed Blink-182’s music. The band successfully merged their signature style with The Cure’s post-punk influences.
The musical connection flourished beyond the recording studio. Historical records show that Blink-182 performed The Cure’s ‘A Letter to Elise’ at the 2004 MTV Icon celebration honoring The Cure.
The relationship between both acts has remained positive through the years. This recent revelation adds an unexpected chapter to their shared history.
