Peter Steele
American musician (1962–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter Thomas Ratajczyk[4] (January 4, 1962 – April 14, 2010), known professionally as Peter Steele, was an American musician. He was best known as the lead vocalist, bassist and composer of the gothic metal band Type O Negative.[5] Before forming Type O Negative, Steele had created the heavy metal group Fallout and the thrash metal band Carnivore.[6]
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Birth name | Peter Thomas Ratajczyk |
Also known as | Pete Steele Lord Petrus Steele The Green Man |
Born | (1962-01-04)January 4, 1962 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 14, 2010(2010-04-14) (aged 48) Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Years active | 1979–2010 |
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As the frontman for Type O Negative, Steele was known for his vampiric appearance,[7][8] 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) stature,[9] rich bass vocals,[10][11][12] and a dark, often self-deprecating sense of humor.[13][14] His lyrics have been described as "often intensely personal, dealing with subjects including love, loss and addiction."[13] Steele credited Black Sabbath and the Beatles as his key musical influences. He has been listed among the "66 Best Hard Rock and Metal Frontmen of All Time" by Loudwire.[5]