Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboard player for The Cure, has died at the age of 65, according to the band.
In a statement released on The Cure’s official website, the band shared the news of the British musician’s passing “after a short illness at home over Christmas,” adding that the announcement was made with “enormous sadness.”
The statement further read: “Quiet, intensive, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, ‘Teddy’ was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story.”
Bamonte initially joined The Cure’s road crew in 1984 before becoming a band member in 1990, following the departure of keyboardist Roger O’Donnell.
During his tenure, he contributed guitar, keyboard, and bass to five studio albums, including tracks such as “Friday I’m In Love,” “High,” and “A Letter To Elise.”
Bamonte also featured on The Cure’s live albums “Paris” and “Show,” both released in 1993, and participated in over 400 performances across 14 years.
Subsequently, Bamonte became the bass player for the supergroup Love Amongst Ruin.
He rejoined The Cure in 2022, remaining with the band until 2024.
Former Cure drummer Lol Tolhurst paid tribute on Instagram, stating: “So sad to hear about Perry Bamonte passing… Farewell Teddy.”
The Cure, formed in Crawley in 1976 by lead singer Robert Smith, Tolhurst, and Michael Dempsey, has experienced several line-up changes and is recognized for its significant influence on goth, post-punk, and indie music genres.
In 2019, Bamonte was present when The Cure were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Beyond his musical endeavors, Bamonte was an avid fly fisherman and pursued a career as an illustrator, contributing to the magazine Fly Culture.
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