Rozz Williams was an American vocalist and musician of several varieties, most famous for fronting the band Christian Death, then later Shadow Project with musician Eva O, though his main project throughout his career was the industrial Premature Ejaculation. He is also cited by some as a pioneer of the American Gothic scene as well as deathrock. Other musical projects he was involved in include Premature Ejaculation, Daucus Karota, Heltir, and EXP. Williams also recorded several solo albums. On November 6, 1963, Rozz Williams was born Roger Alan Painter in Pomona, California, and was raised... in a strict Southern Baptist family with his three older siblings in Pomona, California. As a child, he was a fan of David Bowie, Roxy Music, T.Rex, Alice Cooper, Iggy Pop, and The New York Dolls. When he reached adolescence in the late 1970s, he became attracted to the punk rock music scene. In his teenage years, he found the name "Rozz Williams" on a Pomona gravestone and decided to use it as his own. By the age of 16 he began performing in bands.
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| Birthdate: | November 6, 1963 |
| Birthplace: | Pomona, California |
| Date of death: | April 1, 1998 |
| Also known as: | Rozz Williams, Rozz Williams, Williams, Rozz |