Those memories with Jeff will be forever alive in our hearts. The LP tipped to frontman Tom Keifers penchant for blues rock, which continued to flavor their final two albums, 1990s Heartbreak Station and 1994s Still Climbing. I can't tell you what this guy meant to me. The musician, who performed with the glam metal band from 1985 to 2017, was found dead on Wednesday However, Cinderella's break didn't last long and LaBar reunited with his bandmates a year later. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of CINDERELLA had an exceptionally strong fanbase in Japan, which was particularly special to Jeff as that's where his mother June was born and raised. ", Originally Published -- 7/14 -- 6:12 PM PT, Yes! The cause of death was not disclosed. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ All rights reserved. She and LaBar reportedly hosted a radio show Late Night with the LaBars. Lots of love to my friend Baz and the rest of the LaBar family and the legions of fans worldwide. He joined the Philadelphia band as they were signing to Mercury/Polygram and remained in the band through 2017. hitType: 'event', eventAction: 'render' The soundtrack includes Firehouse, Steel Panther, Tigertailz, and more. Inspired by his brother Jack to pick up the guitar, he joined the local rock band Cinderella, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s with a string of platinum selling albums. Jeff LaBar, guitarist for the hard rock band Cinderella, which rose to multi-platinum status in the late 1980s, has died at age 58. 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All content created & copyright 2023 Metal Sucks. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. } Sebastian visited his father in Nashville often and loved playing music with Jeff and hearing about adventures from the old days when he was on the road. Were sending his wife Debinique, his son Sebastian, family, and friends our deepest condolences. }); "In addition to Sebastian, Jeff is survived by his wife and best friend Debinique, with whom he created an internet radio show 'Late Night with the La Bars', his parents Bob and June, brothers Jack (Alice) and David (Victoria),sister Diane (Jason),sister-in-law Lisa and many nieces and nephews. LaBar said during a 2016 interview with the Metal Edge Magazine's Another FN Podcast that he had was leaving the music industry behind him and had enrolled in a culinary arts associate degree program at The Art Institute of Tennessee. ga('ads.send', { Sebastian visited his father in Nashville often and loved playing music with Jeff and hearing about adventures from the old days when he was on the road. RIP pic.twitter.com/myHaCnR9LL. Its unimaginable that one of our band brothers has left us. Aside from appearing on all four of Cinderella's albums, he also performed for their two greatest hits compilation CDs, as well as the live project 'Live At The Key Club'. [6] He was inspired by his brother Jack LaBar to pick up the guitar. Everyone is crushed and devastated right now so please give em all a minute to process. While he became a bit of a fan of the Tennessee Titans when he moved to Nashville, Jeff's number one sports franchises were in his hometown, number one being the Philadelphia Eagles, as he never missed the team's games and would always text his dad Bob during them. Jeff toured in support of his solo record with his son Sebastian and Jasmine Cain. Jeff LaBar, the guitarist for glam metal band Cinderella, has died. To Embark On The 40th Never Stops Tour With Armored Saint, Peter Frampton Announces Never Say Never Tour, Exclusive Interview: Jeff Keith From Tesla, Exclusive Interview: Richie Kotzen From The Winery Dogs, Exclusive Interview: Josh Owens From Moonshiners, DevilDriver Releases If Blood Is Life Video From Dealing With Demons Vol. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), He was born on March 18, 1963 in Darby, Pennsylvania to June and Bob La Bar. Jeff grew up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania and went to Upper Darby High School. Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar has died at age 58, according to his family. }); The LPs breakthrough single Nobodys Fool reached Number 13 and the album hit Number 3 on the Billboard 200. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. My hero, supporter, and friend is gone. Lead guitarist, Jeff Labar of glam-metal band Cinderella passed away less than 24-hours ago. Throughout his career, LaBar toured with notable acts such as Poison, Bon Jovi, RATT, Quiet Riot and Skid Row. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Thank you for the music & memories Jeff. Fans baffled by singer's sudden exit. eventAction: 'load' RIP. He was eternally proud of the man and musician his son became and looked forward to working on a music project with him. Jeff was found dead by his wife, Debinique Salazar-LaBar, on Wednesday, July 14 inside his apartment in Nashville. Sebastian visited his father in Nashville often and loved playing music with Jeff and hearing about adventures from the old days when he was on the road. let gads_event; Jeff LaBar Bio, Wiki, Net Worth, Death Cause, Funeral, Wife She and LaBar reportedly Jeff's first wife, Gaile LaBar-Bernhardt, tells TMZ Jeff was found dead Wednesday inside his apartment in Nashville. We're told Jeff had gone off the grid the past few days, with friends and family unable to reach him, so his ex-wife went to go check on him and that's when she found him dead. The cause of death remains unclear. But it is not known if this was the cause of his death at this time. While the cause of Jeff LaBar's death is not exactly certain at the moment, the guitarist's struggle with alcoholism is well-known. eventAction: 'click_ads' If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). His ex-wife Gaile LaBar-Bernhardt tells TMZ he was not reachable the last few days and found him dead inside his Nashville apartment Wednesday. 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Log In. with The Edge Watch, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and More Stars React to Guitarist Jeff Beck's Death: He 'Was on Another Planet', Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in 2023. ", The rep added, "Those memories with Jeff will be forever alive in our hearts. He was 58. He is survived by his second wife Debinique LaBar and son Sebastian who is a guitarist for bands Mach22 LaBar linked up with Cinderella in 1985, after founding guitarist Michael Schermick departed from the band. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ With Cinderella, we have crew, we have bus drivers, we have buses and trucks and all. "We all band, family and management appreciate the overwhelming outpouring of love.". Metallica To Perform Four Nights In A Row On Jimmy Kimmel Live! No cause of death has yet been revealed. It's unimaginable that one of our band brothers has left us. Privacy if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ eventAction: 'click_ads' LaBars first wife, Gaile LaBar-Bernhardt, said she had found the guitarist dead on Wednesday inside his apartment in Nashville after no one had been able to contact him for days. The family of late CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar has issued a statement regarding his passing. hitType: 'event', We want to hear it. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Search. },false) It would be greatly appreciated., Last year, LaBar took to Instagram to praise his son on his birthday. Jeff LaBar has died. 747 posts. @jeff_labar #ripjefflabar pic.twitter.com/7nkoRdw9NL, This sucks in so many ways I had so much fun with everyone in #Cinderella & #JeffLaBar has now left the building. LaBars memory and music will be with us forever. (THECOUNT) Guitarist Jeff LaBar, best known for his work with rock band Cinderella, has died. In a statement, Tom Kiefer, Eric Brittingham and Fred Coury say, "Heavy hearts cannot begin to describe the feeling of losing our brother Jeff. }); He was the guitarist in Cinderella.So many great tunes, and was always fun to watch in concert.Simply sucks!!! Jeffs first wife, Gaile LaBar-Bernhardt, found Jeff dead on Wednesday, July 14, inside his apartment in Nashville. They subsequently toured with Poison, David Lee Roth, and Bon Jovi. Im currently at a loss for words. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. Sebastian is his son from this marriage. Jeffrey Philip LaBar (March 18, 1963 July 14, 2021) was an American guitarist in the glam metal band Cinderella,[1] in which he replaced original guitarist Michael Schermick.[2]. LaBar passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. On behalf of everyone atMetalSucks, we continue to wish LaBars family, friends and bandmates the best during this difficult time. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! I love you pop!, Sebastian wrote via Instagram. I cant count the amount of shows we all did together with Cinderella and Poison. }); "Inspired by his brother Jack to pick up the guitar, he joined the local rock band CINDERELLA, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s with a string of platinum-selling albums. LaBars first wife, Gaile LaBar-Bernhardt, told TMZ that he was found dead Wednesday inside his Nashville apartment. Jeff was an incredibly loving human being and will be missed beyond measure. The Boy Bands of the 'TRL' Era: Where Are They Now? Then Jeff recorded Freakshow in 2009 with Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot), and Tony Franklin (The Firm) along with singer/songwriter Markus Allen Christopher aka Ronnie Borchert (Miss Crazy). Their sophomore album, 1988s Long Cold Winter, contained their biggest hit, Dont Know What You Got (Till Its Gone). The power ballad hit Number 12 on Billboard Hot 100. Labar replaced original guitarist Michael Schermick. Jeff's first wife, Gaile LaBar-Bernhardt, tells TMZ Jeff was found dead Wednesday inside his apartment in Nashville. hitType: 'event', Immediate arrangements are private and a celebration of Jeff's life is being planned for close friends and family. Earlier today, the publicist for LaBar's family released the following statement: "Jeffrey Philip La Bar of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on July 14, 2021. 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