The cause of death of the 58-year-old is currently unknown and is not yet confirmed if the sudden passing is linked to drug abuse. Nonetheless, the Pennsylvania native and guitarist has previously admitted to struggling with alcoholism for years and even blamed substance abuse for Cinderella s inactivity.
Who Is Jeff LaBar?
According to this article, LaBar was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, in 1963. By 1985, he joined the famous glam metal band Cinderella as he replaced their founding guitarist Michael Schermick, just as the band signed to Mercury/Polygram.
The following year s debut album, Night Songs, made them burgeoning stars in the hair metal scene, releasing iconic hits like Nobody s Fool and leading to tour dates with the likes of Poison, David Lee Roth, and Bon Jovi.
guitarist
Jeff LaBar has died at age 58, according to his family. No cause of death has yet been revealed.
Labar s son
Sebastian LaBar broke the news Wednesday afternoon via Instagram. So I just got the call. Jeff LaBar, my father, my hero, my idol, passed away today. Love you pop, Sebastian wrote.
Sebastian s post included several photos of himself and his dad. He encouraged friends to share their own happy memories. If you could, please share pictures of videos of all the fun times we had with my dad. It would be greatly appreciated, he added.
Jeff s father,
Bob LaBar, confirmed the news, writing We have been told that our son Jeff LaBar has passed away in Nashville.
guitarist
Jeff LaBar has died at age 58, according to his family. No cause of death has yet been revealed.
Labar s son
Sebastian LaBar broke the news Wednesday afternoon via Instagram. So I just got the call. Jeff LaBar, my father, my hero, my idol, passed away today. Love you pop, Sebastian wrote.
Sebastian s post included several photos of himself and his dad. He encouraged friends to share their own happy memories. If you could, please share pictures of videos of all the fun times we had with my dad. It would be greatly appreciated, he added.
Jeff s father,
Bob LaBar, confirmed the news, writing We have been told that our son Jeff LaBar has passed away in Nashville.
guitarist
Jeff LaBar has died at age 58, according to his family. No cause of death has yet been revealed.
Labar s son
Sebastian LaBar broke the news Wednesday afternoon via Instagram. So I just got the call. Jeff LaBar, my father, my hero, my idol, passed away today. Love you pop, Sebastian wrote.
Sebastian s post included several photos of himself and his dad. He encouraged friends to share their own happy memories. If you could, please share pictures of videos of all the fun times we had with my dad. It would be greatly appreciated, he added.
Jeff s father,
Bob LaBar, confirmed the news, writing We have been told that our son Jeff LaBar has passed away in Nashville.