US EditionThe Cure guitarist, keyboardist Perry Bamonte, dies
- December 26, 2025, Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist in The Cure, died at 65 after battling a short illness at home over Christmas, The Cure confirmed on Friday.
- Originally part of the road crew, Bamonte entered The Cure's world through his brother Daryl Bamonte, tour manager, and served as Robert Smith, The Cure frontman’s guitar technician and assistant.
- He performed on albums from Wish to Bloodflowers and played six-string bass and keyboards while performing more than 400 shows over 14 years.
- The Cure issued condolences and said their thoughts are with his family, noting Bamonte had been slated to perform at international dates through 2026.
- Officially back in 2022 for the Shows Of A Lost World tour, Bamonte played another 90 shows, including the Troxy launch performances tied to the Songs Of A Lost World release last week.
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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the British band The Cure, has died at the age of 65. The band announced this on its website. Bamonte passed away after a short illness. Bamonte, known as "Teddy," became involved with the band through his brother's work as a tour manager for The Cure. This allowed him to work as a roadie in 1984. He later became a guitar technician and personal assistant to frontman Robert Smith. During this time, Ba…
The musician became 65 years old. His band acknowledges him as a "warm and essential part" of their history.
Perry Bamonte, a musician for the British band The Cure, died this Friday at age 65, the band reported in a statement.
The British band The Cure mourns for their long-time musician Perry Bamonte. He died on Christmas at the age of 65. He gave his last concert in November 2024.
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