From Billboard · Gil Kaufman · · 1m 30s
New Found Glory Honors Chad Gilbert at Epcot
New Found Glory pays tribute to late guitarist Chad Gilbert with Epcot shows after his death.
In brief
New Found Glory pays tribute to late guitarist Chad Gilbert with Epcot shows after his death. New Found Glory will perform at Epcot to honor late guitarist Chad Gilbert who died at 45 after a cancer battle. Originally reported by Billboard.
New Found Glory Announces Tribute
New Found Glory will honor late guitarist Chad Gilbert with shows at his favorite place on Earth, Epcot, Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Gilbert's Death Announcement
Chad Gilbert died at 45 on Sunday, Sept. 20, after a long battle with cancer, following a liver cancer diagnosis in 2021.
Band Cancellation for Tribute
New Found Glory canceled their Aftershock Festival appearance in Sacramento on Oct. 1-4 to honor Gilbert at Epcot.
Gilbert's Disney Passion
Gilbert was a massive Disney fan who actively planned to perform at Epcot with New Found Glory, working on setlists and practicing.
Epcot Show Details
New Found Glory will play six sets at Epcot on Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, performing fan favorites like 'Something I Call Personality' and 'All Downhill From Here'.
Ex-Wife Tribute
Paramore's Hayley Williams wrote a handwritten note praising Gilbert's influence on music and culture, saying he 'introduced me to people that continue to shape my life in beautiful ways'.
“Chad is indeed a legend in the scene and my time connected to him taught me a lot.”
What Happens Next
New Found Glory's Epcot shows will honor Gilbert's legacy with setlists he helped create, fulfilling his wish to play at his favorite venue.
The big picture
New Found Glory will perform at Epcot to honor late guitarist Chad Gilbert who died at 45 after a cancer battle.
