Sixpence None the Richer Bassist Was 50
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Justin Cary, longtime bassist of alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died on June 11 at age 50 due to a stroke, as confirmed by lead singer Leigh Nash on Instagram.
- Nash described Cary as a talented, professional, and humorous bandmate, expressing deep sorrow and asking for prayers for Cary and his wife Linda.
- Sixpence None the Richer, known for late ‘90s hits like “Kiss Me” and “There She Goes,” earned two Grammy nominations in 1999 and 2000.
- Cary also performed with other bands such as Counting Crows and Blue Country, and a GoFundMe campaign set up for his health expenses has raised nearly $40,000 of a $45,000 goal.
- Cary reflected on his career with Sixpence None the Richer on his website, highlighting the Grammy nomination and hit singles that helped launch his career as a bassist.
