Overview
- The Cure said Bamonte died at home over the Christmas period after a short illness, confirming the news on the band’s website.
- Bamonte entered the group’s orbit in 1984 on the road crew before becoming a full member in 1990, performing on guitar, six‑string bass and keyboards.
- He played on major releases including Wish (1992), Wild Mood Swings (1996), Bloodflowers (2000), Acoustic Hits (2001) and The Cure (2004), and appeared in more than 400 shows before his 2005 dismissal.
- He rejoined in 2022 for roughly 90 concerts, including the Nov. 1, 2024 London Troxy show captured in the concert film The Show Of A Lost World released this month.
- Former colleagues have shared tributes, and Bamonte had been listed for the band’s 2026 UK and European dates, with any changes to plans not yet announced.