The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the legendary British dark rock band announced on Friday.
Bamonte, who became a full member of The Cure in 1990, “passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas”, according to a statement published on the band’s website.
“It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate Perry Bamonte,” it said.
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“Quiet, intensive, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, ‘Teddy’ was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story.”
The statement added: “Our thoughts and condolences are with all his family, he will be very greatly missed.”
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The Cure – whose 66-year-old frontman, Robert Smith, is famous for his innovative approach to music as well as onstage stamina – has transformed itself throughout its prolific decades-spanning existence.
The Cure formed in 1976 and Bamonte was initially part of its road crew from 1984 before enjoying two stints as a musical member, playing guitar, six-string bass and keyboard.