Massive blow to rock and metal fans worldwide. The world lost 2 amazing musicians today.
First, it was Jeff Labar and now it’s CINDERELLA touring keyboardist Gary Corbett.
Gary has died after battling a very aggressive form of lung cancer that had metastasized to his brain and hip.
Earlier today (Thursday, July 15), his family released the following statement:
“It is with great sadness and the heaviest of hearts that the Cohen/Corbett family needs to let everyone know that after a hard-fought battle with cancer Gary Corbett passed away last night on Wednesday [July] 14, 2021
“Those who knew Gary know that we and the world of music have all lost a very talented, funny, kind and gentle soul.
“The pain cuts so deeply that our hearts are bleeding.
“Today is Gary‘s birthday. Please keep Gary and our family in your thoughts and your heart.
“Gary Corbett will be truly and deeply missed by all who know him.
“Lenora Corbett/Cohen and Mindy Cohen“.