Sixpence None The Richer Bassist Justin Cary Dead At 50
Stereogum • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Justin Cary, bassist for Sixpence None The Richer, passed away at age 50 after suffering a stroke last week; his bandmate Leigh Nash and wife Linda shared the news and fundraising efforts on social media.
- Cary joined the band in the mid-1990s, replacing the original bassist just before their breakthrough 1997 self-titled album, which featured the hit single "Kiss Me."
- "Kiss Me" became a major pop success, reaching #2 on the Hot 100 and remaining a beloved track covered by various artists over the years.
- Sixpence None The Richer achieved platinum status with their self-titled album and had additional minor hits, but faced challenges with their follow-up album and broke up in 2004.
- Cary rejoined the classic lineup for recent tours and the 2024 EP Rosemary Hill, though he was not involved in earlier reunion albums.
