@roadkillmedia: The Cure’s performance of “Just Like Heaven” at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards was a landmark moment that helped bring alternative music into the mainstream spotlight. At a show dominated by pop and rock heavyweights, their dreamy, emotionally raw performance stood out, offering something more introspective and heartfelt. Robert Smith’s ethereal vocals and the band’s shimmering sound captivated the audience, proving that their goth-tinged, post-punk style had wide appeal. This VMA appearance was crucial in expanding their influence in the U.S. and helped set the stage for alternative music’s breakthrough in the early ’90s. #thecure #postpunk #goth #mtv #80smusic

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