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Rozz Williams
Since 1963 · Ended in 1998
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Rozz Williams (born Roger Alan Painter; November 6, 1963 – April 1, 1998) was an American singer and songwriter known for his work with the bands Christian Death, Shadow Project (with musician Eva O), and the industrial project Premature Ejaculation. Christian Death is cited by some as a pioneer of the American gothic rock scene as well as deathrock, and is considered to be one of the most influential figures of the scene. However, Williams disliked the "goth" label and actively worked to shed it during the 1980s and 1990s by focusing on punk rock, hard rock, cabaret, and spoken word music. Williams was also involved with his groups Daucus Karota, Heltir, EXP, Bloodflag, and his own version of Christian Death (Christian Death featuring Rozz Williams), along with recording a handful of solo albums. In addition to music, Williams was also an avid painter, poet, and collage artist.
After battling a long lasting heroin addiction and bi-polar disorder, Williams died by suicide on April 1, 1998, at 34 years old.
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Rozz Williams (6 novembre 1963 - 1er avril 1998) est un parolier, musicien et poète, plus connu comme étant le créateur et chanteur du groupe Christian Death.
Rozz Williams est né Roger Alan Painter à Pomona en Californie et est élevé dans une famille de baptistes avec trois frères et sœurs. À l'adolescence, attiré par la scène punk il commence à jouer dans des groupes locaux.
En 1979, il forme le mythique groupe de death rock, Christian Death. En 1985, il s'en sépare pourtant, au profit d'autres projets musicaux comme Premature Ejaculation, puis Shadow Project fondé avec sa femme Eva O. Suivront Daucus Karota, Heltir, EXP, et de nombreux projets en collaboration ou en solo.
Il est retrouvé pendu dans son appartement le 1er avril 1998.
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