tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post2258838611314506522..comments2024-01-21T18:03:29.393-05:00Comments on For The Love Of Pete Steele: He Is Not Dead ... Ratajczyk Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13707046685042850783noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-63489490634074186672018-05-02T09:55:44.675-04:002018-05-02T09:55:44.675-04:00Years later - always missed - always on my mind - ...Years later - always missed - always on my mind - and still always grateful for the music. Not a week goes by that I don't listen to one or the other TON song - it helps and I find comfort in it - Thank you for that. Lot's of love, strength and respect to the family for keeping up with this great memorial site. - Sabine -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-84719335130399873942017-01-04T14:16:50.505-05:002017-01-04T14:16:50.505-05:00Happy birthdays Peter!
Your neighbor MikeHappy birthdays Peter!<br />Your neighbor MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-60425868560386294072017-01-04T12:54:59.702-05:002017-01-04T12:54:59.702-05:00Rock in Power, Green Man! 💚Rock in Power, Green Man! 💚Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03063062536058672138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-39946007612874978142017-01-03T04:58:36.254-05:002017-01-03T04:58:36.254-05:00Hi. Just wanted to send my best thoughts to you. I...Hi. Just wanted to send my best thoughts to you. I have only recently discovered this blog and I am extremely happy to find out so many things about Peter and about you, his wonderful family. I am a fan since I was 15... :) (long time ago that was), I've been a member on the TON forum for a long while, until Peter left us and the band dissolved. Sending you my best thoughts from Romania, where I'm happy to still discover many fans of TON every day. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful stories. He was a wonderful person, and reading your stories I am more and more convinced of that, and, getting to know all these things about how you were as a family, I understand better why he was such a great guy. All the best wishes and keep remembering him and sharing with us!Mortysehttps://www.facebook.com/mortysenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-41222173232722122812016-11-30T19:37:45.710-05:002016-11-30T19:37:45.710-05:00I'm not the kind of person to leave messages o...I'm not the kind of person to leave messages on, well, pretty much anything, but after the spirit of serendipity (who manipulates the lost within Youtube) led me back inexorably to TypeONegative vids, I've been inundated with memories and ended up here.<br /><br />More than twenty years have passed since I first heard Pete's voice and I realise now that it somehow reverberated throughout my being. I wish I could express that in a less cliched or overwrought fashion - but, its pretty much as accurate as it gets. <br /><br />Pete's music was the soundtrack to a first love which lasted for 10 years, and was the background to a cataclysmic period at University - basically the fallout from which structured the rest of my life.<br /><br />I somehow missed the release of Dead Again, but later heard the news of Pete's passing, and mourned in a way I'm not ashamed to admit. Again, I'm not taken to bouts of self-indulgent weeping at the passing of well-known figures.<br /><br />Having spent the evening listening to the full range of Pete's output and reading this blog, I'm struck by two things. <br /><br />One, I cannot understand why Pete and Type O Negative haven't been recognised more widely - surely the most consistent AND progressive band in recent times. Each album is timeless, recognisably the same band, changes each time but is never forced... I genuinely can't think of another group who have ever achieved the same... *perhaps* Sabbath.<br /><br />Two, I'm glad that Pete had such a good family around him. Just by reading this blog, its absolutely evident his sisters, cousins, and extended family, are genuine and lovely people.<br />There aren't many gargantuan music stars who have an old-school blotspot blog, maintained with genuine care from moderators and passersby alike.<br /><br />I truly hope with my entire being that you, his family, are coping as well as is possible. If you no longer check this page, I think we should all be grateful as that may mean your grief has moved on to another stage. If you do check it, I hope it gives you some comfort to know you were related to, and contributed to, one of the most genuinely musically talented and artistically unique people in modern times.<br /><br />With love,<br />Dave<br />xBarbalentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796558313876270891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-49643140264220785352016-09-07T23:58:39.223-04:002016-09-07T23:58:39.223-04:00Miss you Pete!Miss you Pete!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-44898013993578554122016-09-06T19:05:00.910-04:002016-09-06T19:05:00.910-04:00I can send you a copy of the photo I'm talking...I can send you a copy of the photo I'm talking about, it can help :)Misandra de Moneysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-25938457936651435462016-09-06T18:41:22.370-04:002016-09-06T18:41:22.370-04:00Hello there,
First thx for your blog, it is amazi...Hello there, <br />First thx for your blog, it is amazing and so full of love, that's a beautiful idea.<br />I'm a TON French fan since more than 20 years now. I went to a gig in Paris in 1999. This day, I have sent a souvenir to Pete at the gig location. it was the picture of Baudelaire's grave in Paris. As I was on the front line at the gig, I could notice that he kept the picture in one of his pocket. I know it s a very long time ago, but do you know if he kept it? Or did you find it in his stuff?<br />Thank you again to your wonderful family for this tribute, that s so good for the heart...<br />Cheers, <br /><br />Myriam<br />Email: chergui.myriam45@gmail.comMisandra de Moneysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-51888491723056234532016-08-18T20:03:04.326-04:002016-08-18T20:03:04.326-04:00I was listening to Howard Stern play his version o...I was listening to Howard Stern play his version of cinnamon girl. What a voice. Truthseekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00853788270266885443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-18757878282223400892016-07-22T01:42:51.530-04:002016-07-22T01:42:51.530-04:00There isn't a day that goes by that don't ...There isn't a day that goes by that don't think of Pete , I'll always miss that beautiful smile , that deep voice , To me he was perfect with the faults , I will see you again , love MaryAnnNocturnalValkyriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974402806644393120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-70028202692686537112016-04-14T16:04:09.133-04:002016-04-14T16:04:09.133-04:00Hi. It will be the first time for me to write in h...Hi. It will be the first time for me to write in here since I m not used to react to any blog I feel a bit clueless and stupid. It will be about 2 weeks now that I ve got acquainted to this page and all the type o negative art phenomenon. And it will be now six years that the world lost one of the most moving voices and presence that I have ever had the chance to encounter...and its proper meaning, at least for some. <br />I have read somewhere in this blog that meeting Peter Steele produces a connection. I think that is how I felt when his music transcended me, when I read about the artist, the man, his genious, his generosity, his torment. The choking sadness and the meloncholia that surrounded me surprised me mostly and individually. A surrendering and unexplained feeling of powerlessness that I had to succomb to it or try to breathe. I really don't know if this blog is still kept or if my post will be noticed. I honestly don't care (sorry if it offences). I only wanted in this unordinary day to share late condolences and to give hopefully heard prayers to someone a haven't thought dear, someone so drastically different of everything I could be, me the prude little fool that I am and yet so close to me in his humanity. May God give him peace and mercifully regards him the day when it would be the interest of what we would hope for. And may God gives his family solace in remembering him and all the good he was. I pray for the onehe cared for and those who cared for him to still have the strength and the faith to keep going on. Now he is where the truth remains and one day Peter will be again. The time is to come for him yet for us... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-26970472663139688992016-03-08T05:37:14.540-05:002016-03-08T05:37:14.540-05:00Big thank you to Pete's sisters for this blog....Big thank you to Pete's sisters for this blog. Even years later, the brevity of your loss and that of the fans has an immensely deep impact. And it sucks big time. Pete was a brother to us all. The anniversary of Pete's death has continually been a mile stone in both grieving and healing from my aunt's death on January 10th, 2010. Same with losing Alexander McQueen. Two great minds. Pete brought me so much happiness through his music and just being him. I still listen to Type O whenever I'm working on a painting or anything creative, it's my work jam. Pete's voice has been the soundtrack to so much of my life and will continue to be. I remember constantly watching the video for "Everythimg Dies" as I watched my aunt die in the final months of her cancer. It was the only thing I could relate to in that process. I want to say thanks to Pete for being there through his music in a way no one and nothing else could be. Your brother did so much good in so many lives with what him and the boys made. As a Catholic, I was so proud of and happy for Pete when he returned to the church. That took great courage and sincerity. It also strengthened my faith in our God. So Pete, you big lunk, God bless you and bring peace to yours. You are definitely with our Lord. And you're always with us. Btw, Steele sisters, I run a fragrance company, please feel free to email me, I'd love to send you gift packs as a thank you. Potion1019https://www.blogger.com/profile/09267510731731308636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-26134560376929343792016-01-04T13:25:22.970-05:002016-01-04T13:25:22.970-05:00Happy Birthday Pete. Still love you, still miss y...Happy Birthday Pete. Still love you, still miss you. <br /><br />MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-46674512567466699302015-12-20T20:02:27.500-05:002015-12-20T20:02:27.500-05:00Thanks to the Ratajczky family for this blog. Pete...Thanks to the Ratajczky family for this blog. Peter will never be forgotten and will always be loved. He will live on through his music always!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555468308798923559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-28496234566176035192015-10-20T21:39:08.331-04:002015-10-20T21:39:08.331-04:00I miss you, Peter... I feel feel for you.
I light ...I miss you, Peter... I feel feel for you.<br />I light a candle and cook oatmeal cookies and buy red wine on Halloween, for you.<br />Caroline, Brazil October 2015.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345843996764222512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-1829057233334214492015-09-29T12:45:24.604-04:002015-09-29T12:45:24.604-04:00Thank you PETER Thank you PETER Federicahttp://damnedinblack.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-17890101337138718092015-09-01T16:58:13.441-04:002015-09-01T16:58:13.441-04:00YEARS WILL PASS BUT THE LOVE NEVER DIES , I LOST M...YEARS WILL PASS BUT THE LOVE NEVER DIES , I LOST MY ONE AND ONLY BROTHER ITS BEEN 20 YRS NOW , I CAN RELATE TO THE FAMILYS LOSS ,DEAR SISTERS ONE DAY YOU WILL SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL BROTHER AGAIN , THIS I KNOW , LOVE AND RESPECT FROM YOUR FRIEND MARYANN THORSON NocturnalValkyriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974402806644393120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-77625882187225024112015-07-12T16:04:04.661-04:002015-07-12T16:04:04.661-04:00Hello, im Joanne from Liverpool Uk
I really like t...Hello, im Joanne from Liverpool Uk<br />I really like this tribute page for your Dear Brother Pete, He was and still is a big influence on everyone his music as helped me a great deal with personal issues, one was the sad loss of my own mother a year after Pete passed away. I have read by other fans too how he has helped us though his music. I only got into his kind of music the past ten years. attending concerts opened up quite a change of life for myself, in music tastes and Career opportunities working with bands locally and for Planet Rock in London Festivals. I didn't get the chance to see pete live at concerts but i have watched quite a lot of interviews and concerts on you tube to learn more about his beauty and his music way back to 1984. I have bought quite a lot of his music and looking for Books and Records to complete my collection. I find a strong connection between your Brother and your family i had a large family myself 3 brothers and 1 sister, and me i am the baby of my family, your images remind me of my family my mother and my father and my brothers and sister, it is really unusual. I find i watch videos of pete on you tube and he feels like family, my family come from a musical back ground of art, photography and musically talented i have some fan art if you would like it of pete for your website if you would like me to send it please contact me at joanneelizabethlawler@yahoo.co.uk.I try to email you on the address given but can't access it. Thank you for this Beautiful page and the photographs i often enjoy looking at until early hours of the morning xJoanne Lawlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903006517487542530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-48302594710019752212014-11-04T11:01:57.188-05:002014-11-04T11:01:57.188-05:00Agreed, Michael. The Ratajczyk family seems to be ...Agreed, Michael. The Ratajczyk family seems to be a nurturing, protective family. To the Ratajczky family...thank you for this blog. Thank you for sharing the real Peter with us. <br />I do try to look at the videos on YouTube, but they are set to private. ignaciagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01923336076187485903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-2873136168694839872014-07-26T16:38:23.782-04:002014-07-26T16:38:23.782-04:00I think that people like Peter should live and sha...I think that people like Peter should live and share their talent forever. I was watching TON gigs on YouTube (thank God someone did the uploads) and thinking about beautiful music Peter created. He was absolutely talented person. And one more thing - after I read this blog I feel regret that I'm not a part of Ratajczyk family. Michaelhttp://www.yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-12976285692239635772014-04-21T01:02:43.667-04:002014-04-21T01:02:43.667-04:00Just listened to wolf moon again.
Got chills again...Just listened to wolf moon again.<br />Got chills again. Then heard him sing She wants to know God in Christian woman feel feel feel God. Now Peter knows God. He is at peace. love to you Peter in heaven. RoseRose from NY now in Californianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-45258156165935610302014-04-18T02:40:21.344-04:002014-04-18T02:40:21.344-04:00I'm sure that Peter family are trying to deal ...I'm sure that Peter family are trying to deal right now with this time..the fans understand. We just can't let go. He meant so much to us. If you've decided to end this message tribute then we'll respect that. If you read these messages still then peace be with you. Takes my breath away when I realize the depth of this loss. A kind man such a giant heart. Always going to think of him. We miss you Peter..peace to you in heaven.rose from NYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-61291702260570380452014-04-14T21:07:30.347-04:002014-04-14T21:07:30.347-04:00My One And Only Love lyrics...thinking of you toda...My One And Only Love lyrics...thinking of you today Peter. We all Miss you until the end of time.....<br /><br />The very thought of you makes <br />My heart sing <br />Like an April breeze <br />On the wings of spring <br />And you appear in all your splendour <br />My one and only love <br /><br />The shadows fall <br />And spread their mystic charms <br />In the hush of night <br />While you're in my arms <br />I feel your lips so warm and tender <br />My one and only love <br /><br />The touch of your hand is like heaven <br />A heaven that I've never known <br />The blush on your cheek <br />Whenever I speak <br />Tells me that you are my own <br /><br />You fill my eager heart with <br />Such desire <br />Every kiss you give <br />Sets my soul on fire <br />I give myself in sweet surrender <br />My one and only love <br /><br />The blush on your cheek <br />Whenever I speak <br />Tells me that you are my own <br />You fill my eager heart with <br />Such desire <br />Every kiss you give <br />Sets my soul on fire <br />I give myself in sweet surrender <br />My one and only love <br /><br />My one and only loveRose R from NY now in CAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-6595863438198651272014-04-08T22:49:11.286-04:002014-04-08T22:49:11.286-04:00Coming to the date again, takes my breathe away. ...Coming to the date again, takes my breathe away. Listening to TON on my phone daily, looking into the green eyes of Peter seeing into his soul. What a beautiful soul. The good people who die young teach us the most valuable lessons, don't they? We have all lost a loved one, it never is easy to take the reality in. Just remember what they meant to you, what they taught you. He gave 100% of himself to us all. I Can't Lose You, that voice. Christian Woman...the songs are like children, he never had a favorite, he said that many times. I have favorites...how about ALL of them. He was a genius. I had the honor of speaking once to Cathy, Peter's sister. WE talked about how much he meant, it was a short conversation but I felt it. I bought (2) Memorial Tshirts, I still wear to this day (1) to the gym and .(1) when I'm out and about.<br />Peter you will be remembered as a kind man, a talented man, a loving man who gave to us something we will never forget. Thank you. Love to you in Heaven. . . Rose R from NY now in CAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-73035265034575903922014-03-18T18:50:21.910-04:002014-03-18T18:50:21.910-04:00I've read all the blog in a day and still thin...I've read all the blog in a day and still thinking how wonderful Peter family is. Love here is more than a feeling, I've never met Peter but by reading your stories it's like Peter's still here with us.. really emotional..<br />I hope I expressed myself correctly... Love from Italy... Jessicajessicanoreply@blogger.com