Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, passed away this Friday at the age of 65, having died this Christmas at his home "after a brief illness," according to the band's website.

"Calm, intense, intuitive, consistent, and tremendously creative, 'Teddy' was a warm and vital part of The Cure's history," his bandmates highlighted.

In the statement, The Cure also noted that Bamonte took care of the band from 1984 to 1989 and became a full-time member in 1990, "playing the guitar, six-string bass, and keyboard on 'The Wish', 'Wild Mood Swings', 'Bloodflowers', acoustic hits, and The Cure albums, as well as performing in over 400 concerts over 14 years."

Bamonte, the band recalled, rejoined The Cure in 2022, playing in another 90 concerts, "some of the best in the band's history," which culminated with the 'The Show of a Lost World' concert in London on November 1, 2024. "Our thoughts and condolences are with his entire family. He will be greatly missed," the statement concluded.