The text reads: "The Cure New York City 1980. In 1978, the Sussex ensemble led by Robert Smith changed its name from Easy Cure to the name that would follow them into the pages of music history - the Cure. Their debut album, 'Three Imaginary Boys' was released in May 1979. Pictured here on Columbus Avenue, the relatively clean-cut looking band had yet to evolve into the extreme Goth for which they became famous. The interesting juxtaposition of this photo was the work of photographer Allan Tannenbaum. Allan found it challenging to photograph bands in the offices of record companies so he asked the band to join him on the street. The passing NYPD officers offered a provocative comparison of the suspicion of authority and the rebellion of youth. Photograph ©2009 by Allan Tannenbaum from the book 'New York in the 70s.'"