Perry Bamonte, who played guitar and other instruments in The Cure, has died after a short illness. Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Perry Bamonte, long-time The Cure guitarist and keyboardist, dies at 65The Cure’s long-time guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte has died aged 65. In a statement posted on their website, the English band announced with “enormous sadness” Bamonte had died over Christmas following a short illness. “Quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, ‘Teddy’ was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 27, 2025 00:02 UTC