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New Found Glory founding guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45
New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert died at 45 on Sept. 20 after years of cancer care, brain surgery, and a June scooter stage return. Bandmates said his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father.
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About Chad Gilbert
Chad Everett Gilbert is an American guitarist, record producer, and songwriter. He is a founding member of the punk rock band New Found Glory, for whom he plays lead guitar and sings backing vocals. He was also the lead vocalist for the band's now-defunct side-project International Superheroes of Hardcore. Additionally, he was the vocalist for the hardcore punk band Shai Hulud from 1995 to 1998 and 2012 to 2013.
Everything about Chad Gilbert →- Occupation
- guitarist, record producer, songwriter, singer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 9, 1981