Perry Bamonte and The Cure: Secrets, Silence, and the Untold Truth Behind His Cause of Death

The Cure mourns Perry Bamonte, 65, after his death over Christmas. Fans question the silence surrounding his cause of death ...

This Female Rock Legend Named Nirvana's Greatest Song — From Their Iconic Album 'Nevermind'

Before it changed rock forever, Nirvana’s biggest song got its name from Kathleen Hanna through an offhand moment that helped ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2000, Tim McGraw Was at the Top of the Chart with His First No. 1 Single of the New Millennium

Twenty-five years ago today, Tim McGraw was at the top of the country chart with his first No. 1 of the 21st century.

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The ...

2026 Grammy Nominees for Record & Song of the Year are Nearly Identical. How Unusual Is That?

As Recording Academy voters pore over the 2026 nominations list before final-round voting closes on Jan. 5, they are sure to ...
American Songwriter

3 Songs That Sound Happy but Are Absolutely Devastating

“And I speak to you like the chorus to the verse / Chop another line like a coda with a curse.” ...

Perry Bamonte cause of death: What we know about The Cure member

Perry Bamonte, who was a guitarist and keyboardist with The Cure, died at the age of 65, per a post on the band's site that was published on Friday. The cause of death for Bamonte? Per the ...

Sia dethrones Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas' as Spotify's top seasonal song

Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas, has lost her crown to Sia, the princess of pop from down under! For 30-years, 'All I ...