Archive · 28 Dec 2025
The Cure's Perry Bamonte dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, who was a very important musician in the band The Cure, has died at the age of 65.
He was known for playing guitar and keyboards and was a big part of the band's music for many years.
The Cure said he was a very creative and kind person who will be greatly missed.
He started working with the band in 1984 as a roadie and officially joined in 1990.
He helped make some of their most famous songs and albums, like 'Wish' and 'Wild Mood Swings'.
He left the band in 2005 but came back in 2022 for a big world tour.
His last performance was in November 2024 in London.
He was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.
Perry Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at 65 after a short illness.
He joined The Cure officially in 1990 and was a core part of their sound during their successful 1990s era.
Bamonte was known for his versatility, playing guitar, keyboards, and six-string bass in the band's performances.
His studio work includes notable albums like 'Wish' (1992), 'Wild Mood Swings' (1996), and 'The Cure' (2004).
He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 and performed his final show on November 1, 2024, in London.
- Who
- Perry Archangelo Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure
- What
- Passed away at the age of 65 after a short illness
- When
- Over the Christmas holiday, exact date not specified
- Where
- At home
- Why
- Due to a short illness
- Name
- Perry Archangelo Bamonte
- Age
- 65
- Band
- The Cure
- Role
- Guitarist and Keyboardist
- Years Active
- 1990-2005, 2022-2024
- Notable Albums
- Wish, Wild Mood Swings, The Cure (2004)
- Final Performance
- November 1, 2024, London