Former KISS and CINDERELLA keyboardist Gary Corbett has died after losing his battle against 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.
“A memorial event is being planned. The details will come at a later date
“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”.
Corbett played offstage keyboards and sung background vocals with KISS for their “Crazy Nights”, “Hot In The Shade” and “Revenge” tours. Prior to that, his credits included co-writing Cyndi Lauper’s Top 5 hit “She Bop” and working with the solo band of former FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm, who was the one who would recommend Corbett to KISS frontman Paul Stanley.
After KISS, Corbett played with CINDERELLA until 2011. He also won 2 Grammys for his work with reggae legends Damian and Stephen Marley.