CINDERELLA guitarist, Jeff LaBar, has passed away, according to his son, Sebastian LaBar. The band CINDERELLA never released another studio album after 1994’s “Still Climbing.” Jeff LaBar was 58 years old. The cause of death has yet to be revealed.
TMD sends out condolences to Jeff’s family, bandmates, friends, and diehard CINDERELLA fans all around the world. Thanks for all of the amazing music that touched millions, Jeff. You will be sorely missed.
“Cinderella was founded in Philadelphia, PA, in 1983 by singer/songwriter/guitarist/keyboardist Tom Keifer (born January 26, 1961) and bassist Eric Brittingham (born May 8, 1960), who quickly added lead guitarist Jeff LaBar (born March 18, 1963). Guitarist Michael Kelly Smith and drummer Tony Destra were also early members of the band, but they left in 1985 to form Britny Fox. Cinderella then added drummer Jody Cortez and continued as a four-piece. Insisting on playing original material, they performed in clubs and bars in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in 1985 Jon Bon Jovi caught one of their shows. He was sufficiently impressed to alert his record company, Mercury, which signed the band. Their debut album, Night Songs, was released in June 1986. Shortly after its completion, Cortez left the band and was replaced by Fred Coury (born October 20, 1964).” – All Music
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