New Found Glory Founder and Guitarist Chad Gilbert Dead at 45 Music Community Remembers Him

Other band members include Jordan Pundik, Ian Grushka, and Cyrus Bolooki. In recent months, they have been touring and have two upcoming shows scheduled. Whether they will move ahead as planned is still unknown.

After news of Gilbert’s death was announced, tributes poured in on social media, including from classic rock band The Offspring and Good Charlotte as well as from blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.

“I’ve never seen anyone carry themselves through something like this with such positivity and strength,” the band Dashboard Confessional wrote. “What an example to us all. I’ll miss you so much Chad. RIP.”

Gilbert is survived by his wife, daughter Lily, mother Jackie, and brother Brian.

“He was a legendary musician, but his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father,” the statement on Sunday read . “His biggest dreams came true.”

Rest in peace, Chad Gilbert. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.

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