The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte has died aged 65
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, has died after a short illness over Christmas, aged 65.
Bamonte’s death was confirmed by the band earlier today (27 December). “It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate Perry Bamonte, who passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas,” the band’s statement reads.
Bamonte began as a personal assistant and guitar technician for frontman Robert Smith, before joining the band on guitars and keyboards in 1990. He remained until 2005, and rejoined in 2022.
The band continues: “‘Teddy’ was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story. Looking after the band’ from 1984 through 1989, he became a full time member of The Cure in 1990, playing guitar, six string bass and keyboard on The Wish, Wild Mood Swings, Bloodflowers, acoustic hits and The Cure albums, as well as performing more than 400 shows over 14 years.”
“He rejoined The Cure in 2022, playing another 90 shows, some of the best in the band’s history, culminating with The Show of a Lost World concert in London November 1 2024. Our thoughts and condolences are with all his family. He will be very greatly missed.”
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