In a heartbreaking development, legendary guitarist Reeves Gabrels, known for his significant contributions to The Cure and David Bowie’s Tin Machine, has tragically passed away today in a plane crash. The news has sent shockwaves through the music industry, as fans and fellow musicians grapple with the sudden and devastating loss.
Reports indicate that the private plane carrying Gabrels encountered severe technical difficulties shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, which was en route to a destination not yet disclosed, crashed in a remote area, with no survivors confirmed. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash and working to retrieve more information from the wreckage.
Reeves Gabrels, aged 68, had a long and illustrious career in the music industry. He was best known for his groundbreaking work with The Cure, where he joined as a guitarist in 2012 and quickly became an integral part of the band’s evolving sound. His signature experimental guitar style, blending elements of rock, avant-garde, and electronic music, made him a unique figure in alternative rock.
Prior to his time with The Cure, Gabrels had a long-standing creative partnership with David Bowie. He played a pivotal role in Bowie’s band Tin Machine and collaborated on some of Bowie’s most iconic later works, including Outside and Earthling. His technical expertise and genre-defying approach to guitar work earned him a reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation.
Fans and fellow musicians have already taken to social media to express their shock and grief over the tragic news. Robert Smith, frontman of The Cure, released a brief statement, saying, “Reeves was not just a brilliant guitarist, but a dear friend and creative soul. We are devastated by his loss.”
The music world has lost a true visionary today, and his contributions will live on in the hearts of fans worldwide.