Perry BamonteRenowned British musician known for his role as guitarist and keyboardist in the band The Cure died at the age of 65 after a short illness at home during the Christmas holidays.
The announcement was made by the group on their official website, where they expressed deep regret at the loss of an important collaborator in their music history. “Calm, intense, intuitive, constant and enormously creative, “Teddy has been a warm and important part of The Cure’s history,” the band’s statement reads.
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Bamonte, whose full name was Perry Archangelo Bamonte, was born on September 3, 1960 in London, England. His involvement with The Cure began in 1984 as the band’s technical assistant, a role he held until 1989.
In 1990 he officially joined as a membertakes responsibility for guitar, six-string bass and keyboards.
During his first phase, which lasted until 2005, he participated in the recording of important albums such as Wish (1992), Wild mood swings (1996), Blood flowers (2000), Acoustic hits (2001) and The healing (2004).
During this time he played more than 400 live performances, contributing to the sound Post-punk and gothic rock, which are characteristic of the group. After his exit in 2005, Bamonte explored other musical projects and joined the British supergroup Love in the midst of ruins.
This foray expanded their presence in the alternative rock scene, although their primary association always remained with The Cure. In 2022, Bamonte returned to The CureParticipated in a new phase of the band, which included recent tours and recordings.
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During this return, he contributed to approximately 90 concerts, including notable performances such as the “Songs of a Lost World” show in London on November 1, 2024.
The band remembered him as a close friend and an important part of their career, highlighting his warmth and tenacity.
His death comes in a context in which The Cure remains active, with recent releases that remain relevant in the music industry.
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