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My Take
I have a soft spot for theatrical metal frontmen, and Blackie Lawless is a defining one. As the voice of W.A.S.P., the Tampa native turned shock-rock spectacle into a real career, weathering controversy without ever sanding down his edges. Born in 1956 and still roaring decades on, he is more than provocation; the man started on bass and handles guitar and vocals with genuine musical instinct beneath the theatrics. I admire the stubbornness it takes to defend your own outsized style against constant pushback. A rocker who refuses to mellow with age earns my respect every time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Blackie Lawless
- Name (Japanese)
- ブラッキー・ローレス
- Reading
- ぶらっきー・ろーれす
- Born
- September 4, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / guitarist / songwriter / bass guitarist / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackie Lawless born?
Born September 4, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Blackie Lawless from?
Blackie Lawless is from Tampa, Florida, United States.
What does Blackie Lawless do?
Blackie Lawless works as singer, guitarist, songwriter, bass guitarist, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.