Massive Attack Guitarist Angelo Bruschini Dies at 62 Following Lung Cancer Battle

Hailed by bandmates as a "singularly brilliant & eccentric talent", Bruschini succumbed to a rare and aggressive type of lung cancer, pleomorphic carcinoma, leaving a notable contribution to Bristol's music scene with his work in Massive Attack and other bands.

Angelo Bruschini, guitarist for Massive Attack, passed away at age 62 after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer, pleomorphic carcinoma.
His contributions to the band were described as 'impossible to quantify', making a significant mark on Bristol's music scene.
In July, Bruschini publicly acknowledged his diagnosis and health situation via social media, musing about writing a book about his experiences.
He joined Massive Attack in the 1990s, but also had a prolific career with other bands, including producing the self-titled album of alternative rock band, Strangelove, in 1997.
Bruschini played a critical role in the development of the genre-defining albums Mezzanine and 100th Window, contributing his unique guitar sounds to Massive Attack's innovative blend of samples and electronic elements.