Overview
- The band said Bamonte died at home over Christmas after a short illness and did not disclose the medical cause.
- Robert Smith, Simon Gallup and Jason Cooper paid tribute, calling him “still, intense, intuitive, constant and highly creative.”
- Bamonte began with The Cure in 1984 as a technician, became a full member in 1990, left in 2005, and rejoined onstage in 2022, with his last concert in November 2024.
- He played guitar, six‑string bass and keyboards on albums including Wish, Wild Mood Swings, Bloodflowers and The Cure, and performed at more than 400 shows, about 90 since his return.
- Plans for the band’s 2026 European dates remain unchanged for now, and reports note it is unclear how his death will affect the tour.