Walter Lure, who was a guitarist in the iconic NYC punk band The Heartbreakers, died after battling lung cancer and liver cancer. He was 71. The Facebook page for LA club Starwood confirmed the sad news, and wrote, “Walter Lure (April 22, 1949 – August 22, 2020) our dear friend has died. Walter was diagnosed with liver and lung cancer in July 2020, which quickly spread and he died of complications related to the cancer at the age of 71, peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by family.He was much loved by all and respected for everything he contributed to the world of music . He will be missed dearly. “
Lure was the last surviving member of The Heartbreakers to play on their classic (and only) 1977 debut. LAMF, after the death of the Thunders in 1991, drummer Jerry Nolan in 1992 and Billy Rath in 2014. (Richard Hell, who was an original Heartbreakers member but left to focus on the Voidoids for LAMF was recorded, is still with us.) Walter continued to play music through the years, leading his own band The Waldos.
Rest in peace, Walter. listen to LAMF and read tributes from Bebe Buell, Harley Flanagan, garbage, under.
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