Chad Everett Gilbert

Chad Everett Gilbert was a talented musician best known as the founding member and lead guitarist of the influential pop-punk band New Found Glory. Born on March 9, 1981, in Coral Springs, Florida, Gilbert helped shape the band's sound with his guitar playing and songwriting over nearly three decades. He battled adrenal cancer since 2021, which ultimately led to his passing at the age of 45, leaving behind a legacy of memorable music and a deep bond with his bandmates and family.