Tragedy Strikes The Cure: Beloved Guitarist and Keyboardist Perry Bamonte Dies Aged 65 After Short Illness
- Perry Bamonte, a pivotal member of the iconic British rock band The Cure, has passed away at the age of 65 after a brief battle with illness.
- Bamonte, affectionately known as ‘Teddy’, was a highly creative and integral part of The Cure’s story, playing a crucial role in shaping the band’s distinctive sound.
- The Cure has paid tribute to their fallen bandmate, describing him as “warm-hearted and vital” and saying he will be “very greatly missed” by fans and fellow musicians alike.
- Bamonte’s impressive career spanned over three decades, with the musician playing a staggering 400 shows during his initial 14-year stint with the band.
The music world is in mourning following the devastating news that Perry Bamonte, the talented guitarist and keyboardist of The Cure, has died at the age of 65. The legendary British rock band announced the tragic loss on their website, revealing that Bamonte had passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas.
In a heartfelt statement, The Cure paid tribute to their beloved bandmate, saying: “It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate Perry Bamonte. Quiet, intensive, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, ‘Teddy’ was a warm-hearted and vital part of The Cure story.”
Bamonte’s remarkable journey with The Cure began in 1984, when he joined the band’s road crew. He later became a full-fledged member in 1990, playing a crucial role in shaping the band’s distinctive sound. During his time with the band, Bamonte helped create numerous iconic albums, including Wish, Wild Mood Swings, Bloodflowers, Acoustic Hits, and The Cure.
As a testament to his incredible talent, Bamonte performed in over 400 shows during his initial 14-year stint with the band. He rejoined The Cure in 2022 and played an additional 90 shows, which the band described as “some of the best in the band’s history”.
Former drummer Lol Tolhurst took to Instagram to pay tribute to his fallen friend, saying: “I’m so sad to learn of Perry’s passing. He was a wonderful guy and an incredibly talented musician. My wife and I send our condolences to all that knew him. Farewell Teddy.”
Bamonte’s passing has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with fans and fellow musicians alike taking to social media to pay their respects to the beloved musician. His legacy will undoubtedly live on through the countless lives he touched with his music.