Overview
- The Cure announced his death on Dec. 26, saying he died at home over Christmas after a short illness, with no medical details disclosed.
- Bamonte joined the group’s crew in 1984, became a full member in 1990, left in 2005, and officially returned in 2022.
- He played guitar, keyboards and six‑string bass on key albums from Wish (1992) through Bloodflowers (2000) and performed in hundreds of shows.
- His later stint included the Shows of a Lost World tours and a filmed Nov. 1, 2024 concert in London, and he was part of the band’s 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
- He had been listed for 2026 UK and European dates and several major festivals, with future lineup and touring plans awaiting official updates.