Justin Cary
Justin Cary | |
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| Born | June 21, 1975 New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 2026 (aged 50) Albany, New York, U.S. |
Justin Cary (June 21, 1975 – June 18, 2026) was an American musician. He was a longtime bassist of the Christian alternative rock band Sixpence None the Richer.
Career
[edit]Sixpence None the Richer
[edit]Sixpence None the Richer was formed in Texas[1] in 1992, and Cary joined the band in 1997.[2] He replaced the band’s former bassist, J.J. Plasencio. He recorded the bands's most famous hits, "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes". "Kiss Me" peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. As part of the band, he was nominated for Grammy Award twice: in 1999 for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album and in 2000 for Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.[3]
Cary remained a member of Sixpence None the Richer until his death.[4]
Other work
[edit]Outside of Sixpence, Cary also performed with bands like Counting Crows and Blue Country,[3] and with Paul Brandt and Lee Brice.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Cary was originally from upstate New York. He had lived in Nashville since 1997.[5] Cary was married to Linda.[2]
Death
[edit]Cary suffered a serious stroke and was receiving care at Albany Medical Center in New York. He underwent two surgeries and remained in intensive care, where he was placed on a respirator.[6]
He died on June 18, 2026, three days before his 51st birthday.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Sixpence None the Richer bassist Justin Cary dies at 50
- ^ a b Justin Cary of Sixpence None the Richer Dies at 50 After Suffering a Stroke: 'Love You Forever,' Says Band's Leigh Nash
- ^ a b Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies at 50
- ^ Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer’s Bassist, Dead at 50
- ^ a b Justin Cary, bassist for Sixpence None the Richer, dies at 50
- ^ Sixpence None the Richer bassist Justin Cary dies at 50 after suffering stroke
- ^ Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies at 50