Perry Bamonte, The Cure Guitarist, Dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, a key guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure since 1990, has died at age 65 after a short illness, and was recognized as a vital part of the band’s history.
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Perry Bamonte, The Cure's Guitarist and Keyboardist, Passes Away at 65
Perry Bamonte, a longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at age 65 after a short illness. He was a key member of the band from 1990 to 2005, contributed to several albums, and rejoined for recent tours. Bamonte was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The Cure in 2019.
Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Passes Away at 48
Sam Rivers, bassist of Limp Bizkit, has died at age 48, with bandmates mourning his loss and remembering his impact on music and their lives. Rivers had left the band in 2015 due to liver disease but rejoined later after treatment. The band did not disclose the cause of death.
Limp Bizkit's Sam Rivers Passes Away at 48
Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of Limp Bizkit, has died at age 48, with the band mourning his loss and celebrating his contributions to their music and legacy.
John Lodge, Moody Blues Singer and Bassist, Dies at 82
John Lodge, a longtime singer and bassist of The Moody Blues, has died unexpectedly at age 82. He was a key contributor to the band's classic albums and songs, and was loved for his passion for music and family. His family expressed deep sadness and highlighted his love for performing and his faith.
70s Folk-Rock Legend Who Popularized Marijuana Passes Away at 84
Tom Shipley, part of the folk-rock duo Brewer & Shipley known for the hit 'One Toke Over the Line,' has died at 84. The song, inspired by a marijuana encounter, became an iconic stoner anthem and a symbol of social commentary from the 60s and 70s folk scene.
Brent Hinds, Ex-Mastodon Guitarist, Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Brent Hinds, former lead guitarist and co-vocalist of Mastodon, died at age 51 in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta when an SUV failed to yield during a turn. Hinds was a key figure in the band’s rise to fame with albums like Leviathan and Blood Mountain. His departure from Mastodon was recent and contentious, and he continued performing locally in other bands until his death.
Bobby Whitlock, Co-Founder of Derek and the Dominos, Dies at 77
Bobby Whitlock, a key musician on legendary albums like Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, has died at 77 in Texas after a brief illness. He was a Memphis-born musician who played with notable artists and was a member of Derek and the Dominos, contributing to iconic songs. Whitlock continued his music career with solo work and collaborations, and was recently inducted into Memphis’ Beale Street Walk of Fame.
Original Iron Maiden Singer Paul Mario Day Dies at 69
Paul Mario Day, the original singer of the heavy metal band More and an early member of Iron Maiden, has died at age 69 in Australia. He was a notable figure in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and performed at significant events like the 1981 Monsters of Rock. Day's contributions to rock and metal music are remembered fondly by fans and fellow musicians. He is survived by his wife Cecily and other family.
R&B Legend Wayne Lewis of Atlantic Starr Dies at 68
Wayne Lewis, a founding member of the R&B band Atlantic Starr, has passed away at age 68, prompting tributes from fans and fellow musicians. The band, known for hits like 'Always' and 'Masterpiece,' announced his death without revealing the cause, and fans praised him as a legend and voice of a generation. His death follows the recent passing of fellow 80s singer Stedman Pearson of Five Star.