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Blancmange Keyboardist Stephen Luscombe Has Died

Stephen Luscombe, the English multi-instrumentalist best known as the founding keyboardist for 1980s synth-pop band Blancmange, has died. He was 70 years old. His bandmate Neil Arthur confirmed the news on social media today, simply writing: “Heartbroken. RIP Stephen. Love you forever.” A cause of death has not been revealed, but Luscombe opted to leave Blancmange in 2011 after he suffered an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

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03:43 on September 15 2025

Blancmange Keyboardist Stephen Luscombe Has Died

Stereogum — Stephen Luscombe, the English multi-instrumentalist best known as the founding keyboardist for 1980s synth-pop band Blancmange, has died. He was 70 years old. His band... more info
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