Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65

December 27, 2025

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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, died at 65.
He worked with the band in various capacities from 1984 to 1989, officially joining in 1990.
Bamonte is featured on albums including "Wish," "Wild Mood Swings," "Bloodflowers," and the self-titled "The Cure."
He was fired in 2005 but rejoined the band in recent years, touring in 2022 and 2024.
Bamonte was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The Cure in 2019.
His final performance was on November 1, 2024, launching their album "Songs of a Lost World."

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