29 years of News, rumors, minutiae about The Cure
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
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
3rd show added for Nimes
From The Cure:
THE CURE SHOWS AT THE FESTIVAL DE NIMES 24 + 25 JULY 2026 ARE SOLD OUT!
A THIRD AND FINAL DATE SUNDAY 26 JULY 2026 HAS JUST BEEN ADDED.
MAILING LIST PRE-SALE BEGINS THURS 18TH @ 10AM CET. REGISTER FOR THE MAILING LIST
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Cure play Festival de Nimes 2026
From The Cure:
THE CURE WILL PLAY TWO NIGHTS AT @FESTIVALDENIMES ON 24TH & 25TH JULY 2026. MAILING LIST PRE-SALE BEGINS DEC 10TH @ 10AM CET.
REGISTER FOR THE MAILING LIST HERE.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Robert's lineup for TCT RAH concerts announced
From London Evening Standard:
Wolf Alice and Elbow among bands slated for Teenage Cancer Trust gigs in 2026
The Cure’s Robert Smith is curator of the concert series at the Royal Albert Hall.
Wolf Alice and Elbow are among the bands who will headline shows at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust in 2026, it has been announced.
The Cure’s Robert Smith, who has curated the London concerts, said every performer in the line-up “is either legendary or at the top of their game”.
The string of benefit concerts will kick off on Monday March 23 with a performance from Greater Manchester band Elbow, who will be supported by special guests, soul and R&B band MRCY.
The concert series also includes a comedy night on Tuesday March 24, with a line-up that includes Jack Dee, Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp, Stewart Lee and Dara O Briain.
Scottish post-rock band Mogwai will headline on Wednesday March 25, following performances from electronic artist Craven Faults and Irish singer Annika Kilkenny.
The 150th show in the concert series will be marked on Thursday March 26 with a headline gig from Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers, who will be supported by fellow Welsh outfit The Joy Formidable.
The day after, Irish-English band My Bloody Valentine will headline, supported by Glasgow synth-pop duo Chvrches.
This will be followed by a performance from US rock band Garbage on Saturday March 28, who will welcome special guests, alternative rock band Placebo.
Ending the run of concerts on Sunday March 29 is Mercury Prize-winning band Wolf Alice who will be joined by eclectic singer-songwriter Nilufer Yanya.
Smith, 66, said: “Teenage Cancer Trust does absolutely amazing work, and l am very proud they asked me to be ‘Cureator’ of their March 2026 concerts at the RAH.
“I wanted to make it a truly unforgettable, unmissable week – a run of shows to dream about – and I am so grateful to all the artists who accepted my invitation to perform.
“These will be very special events; every band, both headliners and special guests, and every comedian too, is either legendary or at the top of their game… indeed in most cases, they are both!
“It is going to be a fabulous seven nights, and I can hardly wait to experience it all. See you there!”
Elbow’s lead singer Guy Garvey said: “We’ve never played the Royal Albert Hall before and we’ve long been supporters of Teenage Cancer Trust.
“Sharing the stage with MRCY is an honour also. It’s going to be an amazing night.”
The benefit concerts were curated by The Who frontman Sir Roger Daltrey until 2025, when he stepped down from his role after more than 20 years.
The concerts were founded in 2000 by Sir Roger, 81, who remains an honorary patron of the charity.
Kate Collins, chief executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “The Royal Albert Hall gigs are pivotal in helping Teenage Cancer Trust change the lives of young people with cancer.
“For more than 20 years, our Honorary Patron Sir Roger Daltrey curated star-studded line-ups year after year. For 2026, that baton has passed to Robert Smith, and wow, what a job he has done.
“Once again, some of the biggest names from across the music and entertainment industry will be making us sing, dance and laugh – but more importantly, they will be raising essential funds and shining the brightest spotlight on the needs of young people with cancer.”
Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday December 12.
