The guitarist and keyboard player for The Cure, Perry Bamonte, has died. Read more
Skynew - Dec 26
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday. Read more
Cbs News - Dec 26
The Cure's guitarist Perry Bamonte passed away on December 26 at the age of 26. His bandmates wrote a moving statement. Learn more about their close bond with Perry. Read more
Hellomagazine - Dec 26
The post-punk band confirmed the death of their guitarist and keyboard player following a short illness over Christmas. Read more
Evening Standard - Dec 26
2025 has been a big year for the guitar, but we've also had to sadly say goodbye to dozens of guitar greats, from many eras, and every imaginable genre. Here, we recognize those guitarists, and their contributions to the instrument Read more
Guitar World - Dec 26
I've assembled the essential kit every new guitarists needs to jumpstart their playing in 2026 Read more
Guitar World - Dec 22
From 1975: Guitar legend Chet Atkins headlined a pops concert at the Spokane Opera (Opry?) House, and Atkins opened by saying, “I hope you like guitar pickin’, because that’s all I do.” Read more
Spokesman - Dec 07
The classic-rock guitarist known for his years with Genesis performs Nov. 18 at Fox Theater in Oakland. Read more
The Mercury News - Nov 14
The musician died on October 16 in Morristown, New Jersey. Read more
Newsweek - Nov 11
The late guitarist went from hard-rock hijinks to a well-respected session career, and had skills and stories – a smoke with Johnny Depp in full Jack Sparrow dress, a 9 a.m. whiskey with Keith Richards – aplenty, but always remained humble and easy-going Read more
Guitar World - Oct 27
