Sixpence None the Richer Bassist Justin Cary Dies at 50
It’s another sad day in the bass world. Sixpence None the Richer bassist Justin Cary died on June 18th of a stroke. He was 50 years old. The news was shared by Sixpence lead singer Leigh Nash on Instagram.
“‘We sure had a great time’ is an understatement,” she wrote. “Thank you, Justin. We love you forever. Please keep his dear Linda close to your hearts. She is our family. There’s never been anybody like Justin.”
Cary grew up in upstate New York, but relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 1997, the same year he joined Sixpence None the Richer, who would soon strike it big with the hit “Kiss Me”. While the majority of the band’s self-titled debut was recorded by former bassist J.J. Plasencio, Cary was featured on the band’s cover of “There She Goes.”
Watch him in the music video for the song:
Cary remained a member of the band until his death, and is featured on their albums Divine Discontent, The Dawn of Grace, and Lost in Transition.
“As a member of Sixpence None The Richer, I have been fortunate to ride a wave of experience that taught me a lot about the music industry,” he wrote on his website. “Sometimes easily, and sometimes the hard way! Along the way, a Grammy Nomination and hit singles kick-started my career as a bassist.”
Aside from Sixpence, Cary worked with other artists including Counting Crows, Blue County, Paul Brandt, Jennifer Knapp, Crazy Aces, and more.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Justin Cary.
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