From Heart Research UK:
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Robert plays on 3 tracks of The Twilight Dad's new album
From NME:
Having since made what he describes as a “breakthrough” with his health, Graham headed home to recover – with support from his bandmate and childhood friend MacFarlane as well as Smith (“He’s got a really good understanding of these things,” revealed Graham) and receiving a touching message from the recently departed Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte (“That showed me what an amazing connection I’d made with him on tour and how he sweet he was. He was so complimentary to me. Losing Perry has been rough as well. He was such a lovely person”).
Smith, a longtime friend, collaborator and champion of the band, gave Graham and MacFarlane invaluable advice during the making of the record as well as playing guitar, keys and bass across three tracks: ‘Waiting For The Phone Call’, ‘Dead Flowers’ and ‘Back To Fourteen’.
“Robert’s been wanting to play guitar on a record of ours for a while,” MacFarlane told NME. “Things don’t always work out because he’s so busy. He’s so involved in the actual arrangement and songwriting of it too and was giving us tips. We told him he needed to play something on this album. We didn’t want him to sing as that would have been too on-the-nose. We’ve got him playing guitar, keys and six-string bass.”
Graham noted that Smith was “a great friend to ask for advice as well”.
“It’s both amazing and terrifying at the same time, but he’s been so generous with his time and his opinions,” he revealed. “He genuinely cares. He was advising on these little things here and there, and of course they all fucking work! It’s not just about having Robert Smith on the record, he’s been part of this and tried to help us more than anyone: in life and in music. It was so natural and important for him to play on it.”
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
From Wembley Arena
All of us at OVO Arena Wembley were saddened by the loss of The Cure's guitarist and keyboard player, Perry Bamonte.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and bandmates during this difficult time.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
From Donna Bamonte
Tribute to Perry Bamonte, 1960 - 2025
https://perrybamonte.muchloved.com/
A celebration of Perry Bamonte's life
Perry Archangelo Bamonte (Teddy)
Passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Wednesday 24th December 2025 aged 65 years.
Cherished husband of Donna, Much loved son of Pete and Joy, loving brother of Daryl, Carla and the late Karen, adored uncle and great uncle.
Sadly missed, remembered with love by all his family and friends across the World.
Funeral service to take place on Friday 30th January 2026, Attendance by invitation only.
Donations in memory of Perry may be made to Devon Air Ambulance Trust and The Dogs Trust - Thank you.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
From Donna Bamonte
(many more photos posted on her Facebook)
Perry Archangelo Bamonte
My Heartbeart, My Soul
I have had the honour of spending over half my life with you.. I am so lucky to have the privilege to be called your wife.
I am so lucky to have loved you
I hope you will come for me when it’s my time to meet God.
I will love you forever
Donna xxx
Saturday, December 27, 2025
From Cranes
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Perry Bamonte. 🖤
We are so thankful for all the happy times we got to spend with him.
All our love to his family and friends xxx
From Mark Francombe (Cranes)
Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Perry Bamonte.
We had the honour of supporting The Cure on the Wish tour in 1992, and Perry was always smiling, always laughing.
In between the trailers we’d be playing football, and backstage there were full-on water gun battles… until we were finally told to stop.
He was funny, always happy, and always made everything fun just by being there.
Rest easy, Teddy. 🖤
Sending love to his family and everyone who loved him.
Perry was the best
Nearly 30 years of running CoF and never had a single person tell me anything bad about Perry. Only how kind, how generous, how helpful he was with everyone. When I tell you he was so loved, it's no exaggeration.
So happy that he got that last run with The Cure. Rock on forever, Teddy!
We will love and miss you forever!
All love, strength, and support to Donna, Daryl and all family and friends of Perry!
From Alison Moyet & Steven Severin
Alison Moyet:
I met Perry Bamonte in primary school and we became good friends. He bought me castanets from Spain. He and I sat together in the school corridor painting. We hung out as young punks together in the same gang. Gentle, kind and tender man. I will never forget you. RIP dear soul.
Steven Severin:
A lovely man passes. RIP Perry. Love to Daryl.
Friday, December 26, 2025
Perry has passed away
From TheCure.com:
PERRY ARCHANGELO BAMONTE 1960-2025
26/12/25
IT IS WITH ENORMOUS SADNESS
THAT WE CONFIRM THE DEATH OF OUR GREAT FRIEND AND BANDMATE PERRY BAMONTE
WHO PASSED AWAY AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS AT HOME OVER CHRISTMAS.
QUIET, INTENSE, INTUITIVE, CONSTANT AND HUGELY CREATIVE, ‘TEDDY’ WAS A WARM HEARTED AND VITAL PART OF THE CURE STORY.
‘LOOKING AFTER THE BAND’ FROM 1984 THROUGH 1989, HE BECAME A FULL TIME MEMBER OF THE CURE IN 1990,
PLAYING GUITAR, SIX STRING BASS AND KEYBOARD ON THE WISH, WILD MOOD SWINGS, BLOODFLOWERS, ACOUSTIC HITS AND THE CURE ALBUMS,
AS WELL AS PERFORMING MORE THAN 400 SHOWS OVER 14 YEARS.
HE REJOINED THE CURE IN 2022, PLAYING ANOTHER 90 SHOWS, SOME OF THE BEST IN THE BAND’S HISTORY,
CULMINATING WITH THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD CONCERT IN LONDON 1ST NOVEMBER 2024.
OUR THOUGHTS AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY.
HE WILL BE VERY GREATLY MISSED.
Thursday, December 25, 2025
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