Overview
- The band announced on its official website that Bamonte died at home over the Christmas period following a brief illness.
- In a tribute, The Cure called the musician known as “Teddy” a warm, vital presence and offered condolences to his family.
- Bamonte joined The Cure’s touring crew in 1984, became a full member in 1990, left in 2005, and rejoined for the Shows of a Lost World tour from 2022 through 2024.
- His multi-instrumental work appears on key releases including Wish (1992), Wild Mood Swings (1996), Bloodflowers (2000) and The Cure (2004), with credits on well-known songs such as Friday I’m in Love.
- The band and family have not shared medical details of his illness, and reports note he had been expected to take part in the group’s 2026 UK and European dates.