New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert Dead At 45
Chad Gilbert's passing is a real loss for the punk community and beyond. New Found Glory soundtracked a lot of people's formative years with their infectious energy and hooks, so hearing about his death at just 45 is genuinely sobering. For Cledvibes Radio listeners who grew up with pop punk, this will hit differently, and it's a reminder of how much these bands meant to generations of people who found solace and joy in that scene. Our thoughts are with his family, bandmates, and everyone who connected with his music.
From Stereogum: Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist for the punk band New Found Glory, has died. "On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep," the band announced in a statement today. "He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished." Gilbert revealed six months ago he had been diagn…
