The metal singer Peter Steele died at the age of 48. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Singer and bassist for the goth and metal band Type O Negative who died of heart failure in 2010.
His father was a World War II veteran of Russian and Polish descent. Peter was the youngest of six children and the only boy among them.
Quotes
"“I like to put on hardcore when I have to clean my apartment, which I hate to do, but it’s motivational. I like old heavy metal when I’m outside working on my car. Music has definite functions for me.” (Peter Steele)
"“I don’t know what to say to that, but I have to agree with Johnny that, yeah, we do touch upon things that most men would rather not admit: That we feel pain, we cry, get sad and sometimes don’t deal well with disappointment.” (Peter Steele)
"“Instead of slashing my wrists, I just write a bunch of really crummy songs.” (Peter Steele)
"“As far as humor goes, I’ve always been a very insecure person and I’ve always wanted to be liked.” (Peter Steele)
"“If they weren’t laughing with me, okay; if they want to laugh at me it’s better than nothing.” (Peter Steele)