tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post4500584579454321118..comments2024-01-21T18:03:29.393-05:00Comments on For The Love Of Pete Steele: Being Sober Is Like Being Addicted to LifeRatajczyk Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13707046685042850783noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-76414450939345532472013-12-10T09:36:40.265-05:002013-12-10T09:36:40.265-05:00You saved me from the same addiction, and when you... You saved me from the same addiction, and when you passed, I won't lie, I wanted to pick up the old needle and straw. The reason I didn't was because it would have been a slap in the face. Though I have permanent damage to my heart now, I am so thankful that I got a chance to even be here to type this. I get to be a mom now because of the life your music saved! Thank you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-17298233188607122142011-09-22T05:44:08.346-04:002011-09-22T05:44:08.346-04:00Great post - thx Darcie & thx Nikolas for your...Great post - thx Darcie & thx Nikolas for your great work - was good to read. 'Being sober is like being addicted to life' is such a true sentence & once again it makes both happy and sad at the same time. Happy for knowing that Pete really was sober and on a good way back to life .. & sad because of the circumstances of his passing, for not being able to enjoy a sober life for a longer time & for maybe egoistic reasons like not hearing new music from him. I love DEAD AGAIN as well as all other albums but <br />DEAD AGAIN is special to me because of the lyrics, the sound structures, the driving bass, no jokes, fillers etc. like we knew it from other albums. So I would have been so curious to hear what would have come up next ... well egoistic reasons as stated above ... *sigh* And I am so sad for all his personal disappointments - for being a giving person & getting back well sometimes just crap - for fighting his way back to a sober life but not really getting his life back ... I love the picture but not only for the heart-shaped pillow :-) I just love the way he looks on this pic - his eyes & it somehow seems peaceful to me. Once again many thx for sharing.<br />Much love & respect to you<br />-Sabine-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-24285602306089072572011-09-21T23:48:28.607-04:002011-09-21T23:48:28.607-04:00Thank you all for the positive comments, much appr...Thank you all for the positive comments, much appreciated. We will all miss Peter for the rest of our lives.nikmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211084671905835593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-12150644956417842772011-09-21T20:24:18.597-04:002011-09-21T20:24:18.597-04:00Good story, mon. Well written and a decent read. I...Good story, mon. Well written and a decent read. In Sacred Space, Leslie R. MariniLeslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-9657655419451302232011-09-21T16:35:56.479-04:002011-09-21T16:35:56.479-04:00Hi all--
I can see why you got an 'A' gra...Hi all--<br /><br />I can see why you got an 'A' grade Nikolas. Good detail, and just enough history of the band without dragging it out. I too have often wondered why the press always focused on Peter's problems, and either ignored or swept mention of Josh, Johnny and Kenny's problems under the rug. But I guess when you're someone of Peter's stature you will be the focus of attention, positive or negative, wanted or unwanted. I am glad though that Peter took responsibility for his own actions and didn't put the blame on anyone else; he's not the type to do that (at least, that's my impression).<br />To echo dunebuggy4, I too, again, have my doubts about his living conditions in Pennsylvania. That move was his downfall. If he had stayed in New York...<br />As for the picture...this is GREAT! :) Very relaxed, at peace with himself and the world. Addicted to life--absolutely. It's too bad he couldn't hang around a little longer to enjoy it. It's ironic about the pillow. Putting it there to draw attention away from his groin--I don't know--all it does is draw the attention to where (I think) he doesn't want it! Still, very cool. Thanks for posting this Darcie.<br />Love & Gratitude--Patty PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-39702301784172294712011-09-21T12:26:33.429-04:002011-09-21T12:26:33.429-04:00Peter with his "heart on"...lol hilariou...Peter with his "heart on"...lol hilarious!<br />~Jessica B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-53319335127665616902011-09-21T03:16:48.363-04:002011-09-21T03:16:48.363-04:00@ Chris: Perhaps a small hint of an 'aww' ...@ Chris: Perhaps a small hint of an 'aww' because of his facial expression, yes, okay, busted! LOL! :)dunebuggy4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04432182163223893256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-91348999496267325882011-09-21T01:51:23.013-04:002011-09-21T01:51:23.013-04:00I was very pleased to once again hear Peter talkin...I was very pleased to once again hear Peter talking of His faith. It makes me feel so much better knowing that He turned back to where He should have been all along. Like a sheep a stray, the Master lead Him back home. His heart was in the right place and He finally is home where He belongs. We do not understand The Masters plan but we know His ways are perfect. Peter is home with His lost family members, those He grieved for. He is happy again, runnng in fields of gold...Callidora Liderchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718988600940911835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-43077082054006681642011-09-20T19:03:26.356-04:002011-09-20T19:03:26.356-04:00@dunnebuggy. Good point bout pillow. That comment ...@dunnebuggy. Good point bout pillow. That comment was just the first thing that entered my mind when I saw the picture, but you didn't aww at all, not even a little...come on! ;)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562237746728188210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-1895895443334978042011-09-20T17:12:17.472-04:002011-09-20T17:12:17.472-04:00Hi All,
These last couple posts were really int...Hi All,<br /><br /> These last couple posts were really interesting. Thank you Nikolas for this interesting paper and the great photos. It is sad to think of what Peter would have gone on to sober and drug free. I myself wish he did do another album similar to October Rust and I know many Type O fans who wish that. He seemed like he was in an amazing writing and creative place at the time. I would love to hear more about what inspired him during that time. Even so I love all Type O works equally. The only thing I noticed a miss from the paper is that Johnny did not grow up with the band members. He came in the picture after Sal. So interesting and sad. Miss you Peter especially this time of Year! Turn up October Rust and give a shout out to Peter!---Thanks Darice for keeping this going. It is really a highlight to my days.---Jessica (Black Number 1)Jessica D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-24101524019618492372011-09-20T15:56:48.053-04:002011-09-20T15:56:48.053-04:00Thank you Nicholas, and you definitely earned that...Thank you Nicholas, and you definitely earned that 'A'! The fact that Pete took ownership of his behavior in the interview showed his determination to improve his life and allow the world to learn from him. It's a shame that Pete ended up bearing the brunt of TON's issues. Kenny and Johnny did bring their struggles with substances up in interviews, but the press and fans paid less attention. Part of being a band's vocalist does seem to involve standing under the spotlight and the microscope at the same time, handling the press, which can be harsh at times. <br />I have to admit to a certain curiousity about Pete's legal issues in PA. The living conditions he dealt with were clearly not of his choosing, and may have ultimately been his undoing. Seems like Pete was biding his time, trying to tough it out and make a few new friends, but the legal system put him in a very difficult situation. It's natural to wonder why.<br />As for the red-heart photo, Chris, you're right. Okay, I am female and do love that photo, but not because of some sort of girly 'aw, it's a heart' thing. I think he placed the pillow there to cover his private areas. He probably got tired of having women stare at his crotch post-Playgirl and didn't care to add to the problem. The photo is very artistically shot and catches his facial features dead-on and face-front in what seems to be a relaxed moment. Nice to see.<br />Glad Pete became addicted to life. Wish he'd had a chance to continue to feed that addiction at least a little longer. Seems like he gave, and gave, and gave, and was finally able to allow others to give back in return when... well, it's just a real shame he's gone.<br />Thank you for posting this, Darcie.dunebuggy4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04432182163223893256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-70048842422963351122011-09-20T12:22:06.547-04:002011-09-20T12:22:06.547-04:00Great Piece Nikolas. Thanks for sharing and I hope...Great Piece Nikolas. Thanks for sharing and I hope you received a good grade. It really brings to light once again what we lost when Peter passed and what might have been. :*(BABShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111474568211681469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-23937273832041582182011-09-20T09:29:56.548-04:002011-09-20T09:29:56.548-04:00wow...this was so hard to read. all the future pla...wow...this was so hard to read. all the future plans that were going on with Pete and the band...makes me so sad that it all had to end so suddenly. This was written in such a positive and respectful manner. Great job Nikolas. I agree with Alexandra, Pete's presence is definitely felt here. <br /><br />Oh how I hate, the mourning...Marehttp://www.facebook.com/bloodsteelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-50739225026420701022011-09-20T08:03:04.604-04:002011-09-20T08:03:04.604-04:00I praise,admire,love peter for realizing his addic...I praise,admire,love peter for realizing his addictions and wanting to get himself cleaned up cause lord knows it's one of the hardest things to overcome. This is a wonderful blog..Thank you for posting this and the picture as well.Windyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274946153577801923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-62369058098588447172011-09-20T07:58:58.136-04:002011-09-20T07:58:58.136-04:00I think this piece that Nicholas wrote was awesome...I think this piece that Nicholas wrote was awesome.Only thing that bother's me in these articles,I never hear them talk about The Other Band Members drug problems! Peter was'nt the only one doing drug's that needed help! What about Kenny's Coke problem? Or Johnny's Ectasy day's? Or Josh's obbession with Weed?? I think it's very sad that all they ever talk about is Peter's Drug and Alchol problem. I'm sure they all needed help at sometime in their own lives.. Just brakes my heart that Peter looked like the drug addict out of the bunch! But we all know diffrent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-45084437939753486602011-09-20T07:52:43.260-04:002011-09-20T07:52:43.260-04:00Boy, reading through this again I have to agree wi...Boy, reading through this again I have to agree with Alexandra that it is pretty sad...knowing what happened. I was so glad to hear though that Peter was clean and sober when he passed, although I wish he was still here. 'Being sober is like being addicted to life', INDEED! (-)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562237746728188210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-83185528168313281762011-09-20T07:19:03.801-04:002011-09-20T07:19:03.801-04:00Really good Nikolas. You have done a great job of ...Really good Nikolas. You have done a great job of covering their history without babbling on and making it too long. Although I can read Peter related items all day, you know what I mean when I say babbling and too long, some people just make you want to yawn!<br />Jeffery Gray..I LOVE Dead Again.<br />Love the picture of Peter.<br />Nikolas thank you for writing about Type O Negative and thank you for sharing this with us.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16944339146648736549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-42453553659585189242011-09-20T06:04:48.766-04:002011-09-20T06:04:48.766-04:00There was so much hope in this piece. Loved readin...There was so much hope in this piece. Loved reading it. Full of hope, but also very sad. Peters prescens in this is obvious. Thank you Nikolas.Alexandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7785167261103012885.post-1131182175714120492011-09-20T06:01:38.717-04:002011-09-20T06:01:38.717-04:00Good detail and to the point, very well done Nikol...Good detail and to the point, very well done Nikolas. I gotta say though that heart-shaped pillow on his crotch had me crying with laughter! Betcha the women are gonna love this pic, lol! (-)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562237746728188210noreply@blogger.com