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The Cure Misses Grammys for Heartbreaking Reason
3 Feb
Summary
- The Cure won two Grammy Awards on Sunday but were absent from the ceremony.
- Their absence was due to attending a private funeral for recently deceased bandmate Perry Bamonte.
- Bamonte, the band's guitarist and keyboardist, passed away in December at age 65.
The iconic band The Cure achieved a significant milestone on Sunday, securing their first-ever Grammy Awards. They were honored with awards for Best Alternative Music Album for "Songs of a Lost World" and Best Alternative Music Performance for their track "Alone."
Despite this career highlight, the band members were not present to accept their accolades. The reason for their absence was a somber one, as they were attending the private funeral of their bandmate, Perry Bamonte. Bamonte, who played guitar and keyboards for the group, passed away in December at the age of 65 following a brief illness.
