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The Cure Confirms Death of Multi-Instrumentalist Perry Bamonte at 65

The group reported a death at home over Christmas after a brief illness, offering condolences without specifying a medical cause.

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Overview

  • An official statement posted on Dec. 26 confirmed Bamonte died on Dec. 25 at his home following a short illness.
  • He started with The Cure as crew in 1984, became a full member in 1990, departed in 2005, and rejoined the lineup in 2022.
  • Bamonte played guitar, keyboards and six‑string bass on albums including Wish (1992), Wild Mood Swings (1996), Bloodflowers (2000), Acoustic Hits (2001) and The Cure (2004).
  • He performed in more than 400 shows during his first stint and about 90 after returning, including Primavera Sound São Paulo 2023 and the Lost World Concert in London on Nov. 1, 2024.
  • The band remembered him as a vital, quietly creative presence and did not release additional medical details.