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Cure's Perry Bamonte Passes Away After Short Illness

12/29/2025

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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, died at home over Christmas after a short illness, and the band announced his death on their website.
He joined in 1984 as a roadie and became a full member in 1990.
Bamonte contributed to Wish and Bloodflowers and played over 400 shows.
He left in 2005, rejoined in 2022, and the Cure will continue their 2026 European tour.

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Story summary

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, died at home over Christmas after a short illness, and the band announced his death on their website.
He joined in 1984 as a roadie and became a full member in 1990.
Bamonte contributed to Wish and Bloodflowers and played over 400 shows.
He left in 2005, rejoined in 2022, and the Cure will continue their 2026 European tour.