Oh No! New Found Glory Guitarist Chad Gilbert Has Passed Away
- What’s Inside: Sad news from the music world, remembering Chad Gilbert, and what his bandmates are saying.
We’re so bummed to share some really sad news. Chad Gilbert, the amazing guitarist and a co-founder of the punk rock band New Found Glory, has died. He was only 45.
His bandmates and his wife, Lisa Cimorelli, shared the news. Chad had been battling cancer for a while. It’s just heartbreaking.
The whole rock scene is feeling this loss. New Found Glory brought such a bright, energetic vibe to music. Think of those classic, colorful album covers and the loud, fast songs – that was Chad’s world.
This is a tough one for us. We’ve always admired how bands like New Found Glory could paint such vivid pictures with their sound. It makes us think of another tribute we wrote recently. You can read more about Chad and his amazing talent here.
Our Take
It’s always tough when someone so young and talented leaves us too soon. Chad Gilbert’s music brought joy to so many, and his battle with cancer is a stark reminder of how life can be so unfair. We’re sending our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire New Found Glory community. His riffs will live on.
