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Stephen Luscombe, Keyboardist and Blancmange Co-Founder, Dies

The keyboardist had stepped back from the band because of long-running health problems.

Overview

  • Bandmate Neil Arthur paid tribute with the message: "Heartbroken. RIP Stephen. Love you forever."
  • News of Luscombe’s death was reported Sunday, with no cause of death disclosed in the coverage.
  • Luscombe co-founded Blancmange in Harrow in 1979 and rose to prominence with hits including "Living on the Ceiling," "Waves," "Blind Vision" and "Don't Tell Me."
  • He left active performance after the duo’s 2011 album Blanc Burn, citing health issues that included an abdominal aortic aneurysm reported in 2012.
  • Arthur later continued recording and performing under the Blancmange name with session musicians, as fans shared condolences on social media.