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Chad Gilbert, Pop-Punk Producer, Dies at 45

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 2:43 PM UTC · How we work

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Chad Gilbert Dies

Chad Gilbert died peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2026, at age 45.
His wife Lisa Cimorelli and New Found Glory announced the death via a joint Instagram post.
He underwent emergency brain surgery in February after disclosing a brain cancer diagnosis six months earlier, removing three tumors.
Gilbert returned to the stage on June 8, performing from a motorized scooter for his daughter Lily.

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Chad Gilbert Produces

Gilbert produced A Day to Remember’s breakthrough albums Homesick, What Separates Me From You, and Common Courtesy.
He also produced H2O’s Nothing To Prove, expanding the band’s mainstream reach.
Gilbert’s production shaped State Champs’ early records, helping define modern pop-punk sound.
His work with Candy Hearts and Lisa Loeb showed genre versatility.
Industry peers credit Gilbert’s mentorship for accelerating careers of emerging punk acts.

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Historical Context

Green Day’s 1994 breakthrough album Dookie sold over 10 million U.S. copies, sparking a pop-punk revival that influenced bands like New Found Glory. Decades later, the death of musician Chad Gilbert underscores how the genre’s 1990s surge continues to shape today’s punk-rock landscape and its influence on new artists.

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Chad Gilbert Dies

Chad Gilbert died peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2026, at age 45.
His wife Lisa Cimorelli and New Found Glory announced the death via a joint Instagram post.
He underwent emergency brain surgery in February after disclosing a brain cancer diagnosis six months earlier, removing three tumors.
Gilbert returned to the stage on June 8, performing from a motorized scooter for his daughter Lily.

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