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Peter Steele was a musician, singer and bass guitarist. Peter Steele was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States on January 4, 1962. Death is recorded on April 14, 2010, at the age of 48. Education on record includes Edward R. Murrow High School. The listed height was 203 cm.
My Take
Peter Steele is one of those figures I find genuinely fascinating, a 203-centimeter giant with a baritone that could pour both menace and tenderness into the same song. With Type O Negative he gave gothic metal something rare: real wit, real romance, a willingness to be absurd and heartbroken at once. That he started hauling garbage in Brooklyn before fronting bands only deepens my respect; there was no manufactured mystique, just a complicated man who scared people and was beloved by them in equal measure. Losing him in 2010 at 48 felt premature. His contradictions are exactly what made his art unforgettable to me.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Steele
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・スティール
- Reading
- ぴーたー・すてぃーる
- Born
- January 4, 1962 – April 14, 2010
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Height
- 203 cm
- Occupation
- musician / singer / bass guitarist / composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Edward R. Murrow High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://typeonegative.net/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20Steele
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q379250
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Steele born?
Peter Steele was born on January 4, 1962.
When did Peter Steele die?
Peter Steele died on April 14, 2010, aged 48.
Where was Peter Steele from?
Peter Steele was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Peter Steele do?
Peter Steele worked as musician, singer, bass guitarist, composer.
How tall was Peter Steele?
Peter Steele was 203 cm tall.
Which high school did Peter Steele attend?
Peter Steele attended Edward R. Murrow High School.
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