Overview
- The band said Bamonte died at home during the Christmas period after a brief illness, confirming he was 65.
- He joined The Cure’s orbit in the mid-1980s as a technician and became a full member in 1990, contributing guitar, six‑string bass and keyboards.
- His recordings include Wish (1992), Wild Mood Swings (1996), Bloodflowers (2000), Acoustic Hits and The Cure, and he played more than 400 shows over 14 years.
- He left in 2005, appeared with the group for its 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame events, and rejoined in 2022 for the Shows/Show Of A Lost World tour with roughly 90 performances the band praised as among its best.
- Reports highlight a major London concert on November 1, 2024 as a recent milestone, and there are no announced details on cause, memorials or changes to upcoming plans.