Perry Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the iconic British band The Cure, has passed away at the age of 65.
Bamonte died at home following a short illness over the Christmas holiday, the band announced on their official website.
“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 website states.
The Cure paid tribute to Bamonte, describing him as a “quiet, intense, intuitive, constant, and hugely creative” member who was also “warm-hearted” and a “vital part of The Cure’s story.”
The band extended their thoughts and condolences to his family, noting that he will be greatly missed.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with all his family. He will be very greatly missed,” the band wrote.
Bamonte’s journey with The Cure began in 1984 when he joined as a roadie and guitar tech, roles he held until 1989. He became a full-time band member in 1990, stepping in after keyboardist Roger O’Donnell’s departure.
During his tenure, Bamonte played guitar, six-string bass, and keyboards, contributing to several key albums including “Wish” (1992), “Wild Mood Swings” (1996), “Bloodflowers” (2000), and the band’s 2004 self-titled release.
Over his initial 14 years with the group, Bamonte performed in over 400 shows before being let go by frontman Robert Smith in 2005.
Bamonte rejoined The Cure for touring in 2022, participating in 90 gigs.
His final performance was on November 1, 2024, at London’s Troxy venue, where the band launched their latest album, “Songs of a Lost World.” Bamonte also appeared in the accompanying film, “The Cure: The Show of a Lost World.”
In 2019, Bamonte was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside his Cure bandmates, cementing his legacy in rock history.
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