Breaking: perry Bamonte, Cure guitarist and keyboardist, dies at 65
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perry Bamonte, a longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, has died after a short illness at home during the Christmas period. He was 65.
The London-born musician joined the Cure in 1984 as a roadie and Robert Smith’s guitar technician, later earning a full-time role after the departure of keyboardist Roger O’Donnell six years later.
Bamonte contributed to the band’s chart-topping 1992 album Wish, performing on keyboards and guitar and laying down six-string bass on “Friday I’m in Love.” He went on to perform with the group in more than 400 shows and on additional Cure albums, including Wild Mood Swings and Bloodflowers.
He left the band in 2005 but rejoined in 2022, taking part in the Shows of a Lost World tour.
In 2019, Bamonte was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside his Cure bandmates.
the Cure issued a statement describing Bamonte as “quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative,” a warm-hearted figure who remained a vital part of the Cure story.the group noted that he passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas.
Key Facts in Brief
| fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Perry Bamonte |
| Guitarist and keyboardist | |
| Band | The Cure |
| Birth | 1960, London, England |
| Joined | 1984 (initially as roadie/tech); full member in 1990 |
| Notable work | Wish (1992); six-string bass on “Friday I’m in Love”; Wild Mood Swings; Bloodflowers |
| Left/Returned | Left 2005; rejoined 2022 for Shows of a Lost World |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted in 2019 with the Cure |
| Death | December 2024; died at home after a short illness; age 65 |
Legacy and Outlook
Bamonte’s enduring tenure with the Cure spanned pivotal eras of the band’s evolution, from the early 1990s to recent tours.His versatility-shaping live performances with guitar, keyboards and bass-helped define the Cure’s sound across multiple albums and stages. His return for the 2022-2024 era underscored his lasting bond with the band and its fans.
Readers familiar with the cure’s live shows may recall Bamonte’s multi-instrumental contributions that enriched both studio work and concert experiences. His passing marks the loss of a long-standing collaborator whose presence helped sustain a distinctive artistic voice for decades.
What is your favorite Cure performance featuring Bamonte? share your memories in the comments below.
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