Petrus
T. Ratajczyk, better known as Peter Steele,
was the lead singer, bassist, and composer for the gothic
metal band Type O Negative. Known for his
vampyric looks and dark humor, Peter was appreciated by
many in the gothic community. His lyrics also resonated
with many as his were tied to close personal subjects such
as Love, Loss, Depression and addiction.
Born
in Brooklyn, New York, he was of Russian, Polish, Icelandic
and Scottish descent and stood at 6 foot 8 inches tall.
Peter
died of heart failure on April 14, 2010 at the age of 48.
You
will be missed.
Type
O Negative Music: Click Here
Suggested
CD's: October Rust, Bloody Kisses, Life is Killing Me, ...Well
actually all of them!
Type
O Negative Website: http://www.typeonegative.net