Peter Steele

**sup-rbeast** · April 15th, 2010, 02:08 PM

Don't know how many of ya like Type O Negative (I've always liked 'em lots)...but Peter Steele passed away last night. Only man I've ever seen with my own eyes play an upright bass slung around his neck...I hadn't even heard of these guys until I went to the Tennessee Theater back in 1994 to watch Motley Crue when John Corabi was the vocalist. But, before the show there were four guys in black out talking to the fans who were in line to get in. When the opening band (Type O) took the stage it was apparent to everyone who those guys were. They payed 2 songs (about 20 minutes) before P.S. (who could tell the folks at the show were bewildered by his band) stops playing and says something to the effect of "F@ck you if you don't understand" and the band left...the next day I bought "Bloody Kisses" and was hooked from there. A year or so later they opened for Ozzy at Thompson Bolling and folks loved them. Kinda strange how that all played out...guess it goes without saying that I really liked this band, and this guy can't be replaced and will be missed...Anyways...

Peter Steele from the band Type O Negative has passed away

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Multiple sources are reporting that Type O Negative lead singer/bassist Peter Steele has passed away at the age of 48 from heart failure.

Steele?s death was faked in 2005, but it appears to be true this time around.

Type O Negative was one of the most famous goth bands, and Steele was known for being a giant man with a deep voice.

He also gained some notoriety for having appeared in Playgirl back in the mid 90?s.

Steele struggled mightily with depression and substance abuse. But, in recent interviews it seemed that he had turned his life around.

On a personal level, it?s nothing new for the lead singer of my favorite band to die. Now the lead singers of both of my all-time favorite bands are dead (the other is Kurt Cobain of Nirvana).

I hope you?ve finally found peace, Pete.

| Eric Winkler, [email protected]

Peter Steele from the band Type O Negative has passed away - KansasCity.com

**Biggin** · April 15th, 2010, 05:23 PM

**** that sucks, i like Type O Negative, really dark music, its nuts.

ima jam some Black #1 tonight just for him

**Ironlung** · April 15th, 2010, 05:27 PM

I hadn't heard anything about this. Sucks. I was at that TBA show you mentioned. Other than Bloody Kisses I never much cared for most of their stuff. The cover of Cinnamon Girl was good though. He was one of the tallest dudes I've ever seen in person. I think he was around 6'7". One of a kind voice.

**Ironlung** · April 15th, 2010, 05:34 PM

btw...Did you guys know that Christian Woman was written about his cat? Listen to the song (not every word literally) but instead of thinking about a chick think about his cat.

**Biggin** · April 15th, 2010, 05:38 PM

hahaha wow Lung I did not know that.

but it makes sense when you listen to it

**Ironlung** · April 15th, 2010, 05:48 PM

Click the link for anyone who wants to hear the song....

http://www.google.com/url?url=http:/...Um1elgKjxf9dWA

**starbuck** · April 15th, 2010, 06:00 PM

YouTube - Type O Negative - Christian Woman

this is about a cat?

**Ironlung** · April 15th, 2010, 06:27 PM

Not literally. The idea came from his cat and how she acted. I think the cat was in heat and he was basically speaking as if the cat was a woman if I remember correctly.

**starbuck** · April 15th, 2010, 08:31 PM

interesting

**sup-rbeast** · April 15th, 2010, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Ironlung

I hadn't heard anything about this. Sucks. I was at that TBA show you mentioned. Other than Bloody Kisses I never much cared for most of their stuff. The cover of Cinnamon Girl was good though. He was one of the tallest dudes I've ever seen in person. I think he was around 6'7". One of a kind voice.

I liked (and bought) everything Type O put out. IMO P.S. was one of the best bassists I've ever seen or heard..just menacing. His music is what made me want to pick up a bass..so I'm grateful for that I reckon. IMO, the highlight of their career is the Santana medley on the bonus CD that came with their last DVD. It rocks..I did play "After Dark" completely through tonight..I always thought that with his problems he'd meet an early demise. Just not this early.