Overview
- He was remembered by the group as “quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative,” with condolences shared to his family in the official statement.
- Starting on the band’s crew in 1984, he became a full-time member in 1990, performed through 2005, and returned to the lineup in 2022.
- He played guitar, six‑string bass and keyboards on key releases including Wish, Wild Mood Swings and Bloodflowers, and appeared in more than 400 shows in his first stint and about 90 after rejoining.
- His most recent performance with The Cure was the Nov. 1, 2024 London Troxy concert captured in the newly released film The Show of a Lost World.
- He had been listed for The Cure’s announced UK and European dates in 2026, including major outdoor shows and festival appearances.