Rozz Williams, 34, singer, lyricist, poet, artist, and musician was known in the early 1980s as the King of Death Rock.
Born Roger Alan Painter, on November 6, 1963, son of Bob and Gladys Painter, adopted the name Rozz Williams, and formed the band Christian Death at the age of 17. Christian Death established a cult following in the United States and Europe with such albums as Only Theatre of Pain, Catastrophe Ballet, and Ashes, revealing the dark side of life.
In 1987, Williams and his wife, Eva O., formed the group Shadow Project in San Francisco, and recorded a total of four albums, with From the Heart being the last studio album recorded by Rozz.
Williams also became interested in spoken-word and performance art, recording and performing under the name Premature Ejaculation, and recording spoken-word albums such as Every King a Bastard Son and The Whorse’s Mouth, among others. He was also involved with the bands EXP and Bloodflag. The last project completed was a short film called PIG, directed by Nico B, with Rozz Williams credited for “original story, soundtrack, and starring role.” After his death, his life work, including never-before-seen artwork by Rozz, was presented in the book The Art of Rozz Williams.
Rozz Williams died on April 1st, 1998.
August 30, 2024
Only theater of .......
I remember when I was a freshman in the 80s at Buena Park High, my friends and I would skate everywhere, one day we went to a friend’s apartment by the high school, I can’t remember what I had, whatever it was, I traded it for only theater of pain, next to social distortion and the adolescents which was constantly on my cassette player and turn table, I acquired only theater of pain which to this day I still have as well. sadly I never saw them live …. I hope you made it home Rozz ….. 🙏🏻
Tony
May 25, 2022
Mr
Rozz I miss U dearly u have always been in my heart , I cherish all the dreams I have of u when u visit them , I’ve visit you’re resting place leave flowers and talk to u. About how empty my life is without u , miss u so much my heart breaks everytime love u always
Arthur B Contreras
January 22, 2022
forever missed
oh rozz. you are forever missed. your music changed my life and u never stop inspiring many people around the world. i love you, so so much. 1334 forever
emma
December 13, 2021
Not forgotten
Your life lives on through your artwork
Brooke
April 1, 2021
Thank you
I remember you today and thank you nearly 26 years after first hearing your music. You got me through some rough years and continue to inspire me. I just wish I could have seen you live. Thank you. Rest well.
Venus
July 26, 2020
You'll always be here.
After so many years you continue to inspire young people like me. An icon ahead of its time. Vanguard.
Daniel Mötke
July 4, 2020
Rozz Williams vive no meu coração
Nos últimos tempos não me recordo de um único dia sem pensar em você. Sua música, poesia, arte, tocam meu coração de forma singular. Sua voz doce é um abraço aos meus ouvidos. Nós, seus fãs, sentimos sua falta, Rozz. Que esteja em um lugar bonito, assim como você foi e sempre será. Eu te amo.
..we should be on by now..
Brendo
January 26, 2016
Muse
Thank you for the impact you have had on the numerous lives you have touched throughout your years, whether known or unknown. Unfortunately, I was only 2 years old when you passed, so I’ll never have the honor to meet you. Alas, I will visit you at your final resting place one day. You are a truly one-of-a-kind, beautiful beautiful soul that has left too soon. I hope that you’ve found peace wherever you are.
Heather
March 25, 2014
Words...
Thank you for your music. It has helped me so much. Can relate to some of the things you went through. Wished you sorted out your demons and you would’ve still be here on earth. Hope you are at peace now and free and happy.
Vika
April 10, 2013
My inspiration
Youll always be my main inspiration and i will always adore you forever♥
marixa
March 25, 2013
Rozz
I love you. I love you so much. I love you so much…
Casey Strain
March 8, 2011
Thank you, you lives in my heart
Thanks for everithing , Rozz you lives in mi heart forever.
spiritulbat
February 10, 2011
Thank you for everything, Rozz.
So…I started putting far more thought into this than I should have been and stressing out over what to say. I decided that was bad, so this will probably just turn into rambling. Which is probably just as bad, but atleast it will come from the heart. I absolutely hate the fact that I’m too young to have ever had the chance to meet Rozz…but just from his lyrics and such I feel like he’s an old friend and I really do miss him everyday. I’ve recently started a fansite devoted to him, and I plan on getting a tattoo of his lyrics soon. I really hope that, if he’s watching me from where ever he is, he’s proud of me. I refuse to let people forget about such a beautiful and talented man. He left us too soon…I feel like I need him…But, I love him so much and really hope that he’s finally happy now. Thank you for everything you’ve given us, Rozz. I’ll never forget you.
Matt
October 11, 2010
Forever in my heart
I did have the honor of knowing you. I remember or short chats at the club I used to work at. You will forever be in my heart and your music in my soul. I miss you.
Jeska
September 8, 2009
Missed All the Time
You will allways be missed, I even wrote a big article on your projects Premature Ejaculation and Heltir, I am really proud. It can be found on a site called Lazarus Corporation, I’m really proud, I will allways love you and your music. Rest in Peace, Zenon
Zenon
October 30, 2006
HAPPY HELL-O-WEEN
DARK PRINCE U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.THROUGH YOUR ART,WORDS, AND MUSIC YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER
BLOODREDROSE
March 31, 2005
Rozz April 1st
” May your art live on in our hearts and minds forever.” via la Rozz 1334
eveningfalls1334
April 1, 2004
Rozz
Six years have past since you’ve passed. I miss your art, your music & your creativity.
Always and forever
jenn
March 21, 2004
ashes
those of us who adored you will miss youfor through your music and sensual voice
we have died in your arms a million times.goodbye…
timothy shipley
January 13, 2004
Rozz
I miss you so much Rozz, I always think about you, your work is so great and you are truly beautiful, I wish I have met you, knowing you’re not with us makes me so upset. I love you and always, my soul will never forget you.
This is my favourite story
January 2, 2004
I am eternally grateful for you and your music. Your name carved my arm and the blood that spilled from it cannot express the love i have for you. Forever and ever . . . .
A lost child
December 1, 2003
Lost
xROZZxWILLIAMSx
in all my years i have never felt so deeply for someone, though you are gone the remains you have left behind are greatly alive. i hope you can see the wonders you have done to this world. i dont know why you ended it but either way i admire the fact lasted so long. if it wasnt for you i would be dead as well, but i hold on to your memories. my misery had me listen to only theater of pain and paths of sorrow and i truly cannot find any other form of music that has so deeply affected my thoughts and patterns of thinking. i love you.
xTRAGEDYx
Tragedy
April 5, 2003
Missing You
There will never be another with the talents of our beloved Rozz.I miss you & the work that may have been.
But I am thankful everyday for what you have left us.
Jenn
April 1, 2003
In Loving Memory
R.I.P. ……Sniff Sniff
Louis Lestat
March 15, 2003
You'll always live in our hearts
Dear Rozz! Unfortunatelly, I never knew you, but you’ll always have a place in my heart. You’ve lived a real life, a life to be proud of, you have nothing to regret. I hope, finally you’ve achieved piece you deserved, maybe you’ll be happy in your next life. You could die 1000 times, but you’ll alwaus be here with us. May death be just a sweet dream for you! We love you, so far as Kiev, Ukraine are people, who miss you greatly. R.I.P. dear Rozz, you’ll never be forgotten, we love you!
Tyrant
February 14, 2003
deathrock wishes
rozz will live on in our black hearts and our artisic minds…… “like a ring of dead roses ” invocation
michelle
December 19, 2002
gratitude
to rozz williams…you have been quite an inspiration…from one seemingly tortured soul to another…I respect thee, in ways no one can see…and one day ,we shall meet beyond those pearly gates you’ve spoken so delicatly about, and I shall thank you for everything to us all and what you meant to me!
bruce mori/aka broken wings
December 3, 2002
AlwaysMissing You
Once again, I found myself talking about you with one of the many people who miss you so much.I find that I am always thinking of you and how you made me feel from the first moment I heard your music & saw your art.
Always missing you.
Always wishing there would be more music from you.
all my blood…jenn
Jenn Skott
November 19, 2002
...Thank you...
Dearest Rozz: Thank you for all of the beauty and pain that you left us…may you find the answers, and the peace that you seek, in your next life.
I hope to meet you one day…
Miriam
November 8, 2002
Miss ya much!!
I miss yesterday. Tomorrow is so promising. Walk with me tonite, my love. The moon is waxing. And no one else walks so spectacular.
Teekeela
November 6, 2002
i miss you
hello rozz,i wanted to say happy birthday to you and to tell you i miss you so much. i was 10 when u did it. you killed yourself on my birthday. i buy a red and white rose every year and go ojn a big hill where i live and light lots of candles and scatter the petals. i miss you and love you alot my dear rozz
REST IN PEACE
anna walden
November 1, 2002
Halloween
It’s now only 12:30 am on Nov 1 2002. 30 minutes after Halloween. And all I can think of on this day is about you. I miss you so much… The times I did met you I will alway hold strong in my heart. You have touched so me hearts in your life time and so many soles that I know that you always live on forever. This day called Halloween will be in memory of you and all I can say is I LOVE YOU Rozz and Eva O. too.
Louis Lestat
October 10, 2002
I love you with all my heart and miss you everyday!! someday very soon we will dance again.
Anonymous
September 15, 2002
life will never be the same
life will never be the same
severance
September 11, 2002
i’m coming Rozz to meet you soon
Anonymous
August 30, 2002
Cast your Spell Again Love
Your magick still permeates through us all on this earthly plane. I believe you can now go wherever you please. I ask that you touch us again and again with your filling insight..just like before. Whisper to us in our dreams to pleasure us with your sweet voice. and I ask that you allow me to walk with you…to touch you… on occasion. if it would please you. and…once I too find myself on the ethereal plane…I know I will understand why you had to leave earth so soon. on the other hand…I may already know. ’til time we meet….
Teekeela
July 19, 2002
Rozz Williams
When i first heard Romeos Distress i knew that i was in love with you and your band and i know i’m not the only one….you inspired us all…WE MISS YOU ROZZ!!
Daniel Grimm
July 18, 2002
With Love
Missing you every day! Words are not enough. I LOVE YOU!!
Kevin
July 12, 2002
Respect
I’m listening to The Iron Mask at the moment and your voice moves me. Haunted and aching it moves my soul.Even though I’m a relative new Christian Death fan you are truly missed.
You made beautiful music
Nephilim
July 10, 2002
rozz williams will be remembered...
your words have meaning to me and for that i will remember you….
tom macdonald
June 24, 2002
I love you
Rozz Williams – I truly love you, you are such a beautiful human – no – not human – an angel that came to live on earth for a while… a fallen angel… a guardian angel for all of us – a guide into the depths of feeling that is the human experience
Star
June 15, 2002
From Unto Ashes
Rozz, If you can read all this then you must be cackling with laughter and wringing your hands… so then you already know I still cherish Theatre of Pain, Catastrophe Ballet, and Ashes. But you may never know how important your music was, and is still… Your words live on… I hope you have found peace at last.
M
Michael Laird
June 9, 2002
forever
Keep True Revelation in Mind;Remember that and All Else Shines!
no words can truly express Your contribution to ‘the cause’, sleep in peace dearest Rozz. -S
Seti Lecroix
May 30, 2002
We Miss You
Rozz… I was something like 11 or 10 years old when I heard Spiritual Cramp on my sisters computer… Seems like yesterday…. Artistically, you sent ripples through the world, you dont know how many people you inspired who will inspire people who will inspire people, rozz you can never truly die… Whenever I am engulfed in sadness or depression or whatever my daily plague is, it all just turns to shit when I hear your voice.
Dominic D.
May 29, 2002
Beautiful....
Rozz, you were an amazing influence in my life. You helped me through the recent death of my grandfather. All I needed to do when the darkness threatened to completely engulf was listen to your beautiful voice. Your pain moved me through the unbearable to a more accepting place. The one time I met you was amazing, you had the most beautiful calm. You will always be remebered.
Charlotte
May 24, 2002
All you gave me?
All you gave me?Only I will know.No words can say what I feel for your music Or can let you know what I feel for you? 1204..
1204
May 22, 2002
R.I.P
You are missed and not forgotten, Everytime at the “Goth” Club I go to in Pittsburgh Pa, When we hear the artistic music by Rozz Williams, There is a moment of silence for you, we love you and miss you.. so shall you rest in peace forever. -Jamie- @->–
Jamie
May 22, 2002
R.I.P
You are missed and not forgotten, Everytime at the “Goth” Club I go to in Pittsburgh Pa, There is a moment of silence for you, we love you and miss you.. so shall you rest in peace forever. -Jamie- @->–
Jamie
May 20, 2002
To think that someone so far can seem so close and influence so many . . . You taught me many definitions. I’ve learned from you that it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks. I know that you are beautiful. No one can change that.
Z
May 18, 2002
RIP finally
Ja esta be de fer negoci amb ell, d´aqui poc se vendra i tot fins la llet de la seva primera correguda, un poc de respecte, per favor, i deixau-lo descansar en pau. No se mereix que l´explotin d´aquesta manera.
SCramp77
April 27, 2002
Forever..the angel...
bujinjin (a Chinese Rozz williams fan)
April 25, 2002
ROZZ
I REGRET NOT LEAVING A MESSAGE THAT MENTIONED MY TIME WITH YOU . I WAS 13, WHEN I FIRST LISTENED TO O.T.O.P. AND IVE -MY LIFE HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME EVER SINCE . THANK YOU . I LOVE YOU. D. AND M.
Anonymous
April 25, 2002
life
ROZZ,YOU HAVE LIVED MY LIFE THROUGH SONG , AND IN A STRANGE WAY YOU HAVEMADE ME SUFFER THE LIFE,LOST OF A DEAR COUSIN,….IN DEATH.
I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH YOU
DEEP IN ME TILL THE DAYS OF MY
GRANDCHILDREN.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN REAL…
REAL, REAL TO ME.
M.
anoymous
April 20, 2002
rozz
i love that one song that goes, yeah yeah, boom, chicka boom. you are great…
waxhead
April 19, 2002
…I, WANT TO SLEEP IN THE NIGHT, IN HIS EYES, IN THE RAIN, IN BERLIN………..
Anonymous
April 19, 2002
…I, WANT TO SLEEP IN THE NIGHT, IN THE RAIN, IN BERLIN………
Anonymous
April 17, 2002
Inspiration
I have to agree with Nicky. I feel the same way. I was first introduced to Rozz’ music about 2 years ago, and it has been an inspiration to me since. Rozz’ messages will live forever in his music, poetry, artwork and in the lives of those he touched and inspired. Rozz was an incredible artistic force that continues to unfold and have even deeper meaning. It’s a shame that everyone doesn’t know the beauty of Rozz’ work.
ReniuR
April 16, 2002
RIP
Rozz lives on through his music ,which is something to be thankful for.I feel like i miss him but i never really knew him…It’s a very strange feeling!thank You Rozz-You were seminal!
Nicky
April 14, 2002
Du wirst für immer in meinem Herzen sein. Ich hoffe dir geht es gut, dort, wo du jetzt bist. Ich mag dich. Leonie
Leonie
April 14, 2002
For Rozz....
You are greatly missed by all your friends, family & fans. I wish I could be sooo loved like you are after I pass on, but I won’t. Every message left for you is sooo beautiful & touching…and as I write this…I am in tears. I wish I could have met you, a part of me feels that I have, but when I die I know I will. No matter where you are, I hope you are at peace & not suffering…you are a part of me & I will always love you. With sympathy to your friends & family.And with deepest respect to you, Shade…a true fan
You will be in my heart forever.
Shade
April 13, 2002
…in our hearts forever.
Wolle
April 12, 2002
Rozz
Rozz,I will always remember the date of April 1st,1998.That is the day that I found out that my idol was forever gone.You have touched me in so many ways.You have influenced my art,and everything about me.You are sadly missed.::shedding a tear::
John
April 1, 2002
Dear friend
You will always be in my memory…
misfit
April 1, 2002
rozz's death..anniversary+
your skeletal remains…your dust…your essence is all that is left..but the beauty and creative recesses that you left us, will always remain….” your truth marches on” 1334 is the language and you my dear sweet rozz…will never be forgotten.
michelle russo
April 1, 2002
rozz's death...anniversary
you are truely missed…your memory lives on in our hearts and minds,,,and in our blue hour…you reside and reign
michelle
April 1, 2002
Another Year Gone By Without
Four years have passed now & I still feel the sorrow of losing such a great & talented man.I’m so sad today.
LongBeach,CA
March 30, 2002
Rozz
ho rozz, i remember you in the music an voices, in my bleeding and hurted earth you´re the king of death… darkness will be with you my friend…
Spain
March 21, 2002
LOOKING OUT MY WINDOW
Last April 1st,I was looking out into my backyard at the robins. The window was open to let in the sweet spring air. I felt a simple joy ,but it was cut off by the knowledge that this was a sad day. Rozz, I yearned with all my will that you were alive and standing with me right there at my window,feeling that re-newing spring promise in the breeze with me. My arm around your shoulder,I would tell you that I wouldn’t let you go no matter what,that you WILL make it through this and someday you’ll look back and be so glad you decided to stay. And we’d hug warmly ,with smiles. I never met you, but I feel a profound sense of sadness for all that can never come to pass….
DeSiReE
March 2, 2002
Rozz
Hey Rozz, will you read this? I should have told you what you mean to me the last time we talked together, fifteen days before you decide to leave, remember? Still love you… Please come up here on March 17th, 4th anniversary… don’t forget. Think I’m a freak?
Gérard
March 2, 2002
In loving memory...
We will miss you always, Rozz. We know you are where you want to be, and forever you will be in our hearts… 1334
-Richard Gruber
Richard Gruber
February 20, 2002
Beauty never fades...
Dearest Roger, You still exist in everyones heart, and will forever be remembered in my seemingly eternal existance. Eva
must still feel awful, feel completely useless. You leaving us everyone who cared for you not letting them understand your death, your feelings which brought to this on April 1st, we will never understand. Know you are in my dreams. And the glory of death shall be forever carried on, Christian Death is you. Lucifer!!!
Emery Raven Blood
February 15, 2002
Spirit
Your musical inspiration and spirit will forever be in my heart R.I.P.
DJ JanderVK
February 13, 2002
Having outgrown my “darker years” a while back, I found myself rummaging through old cd’s and immediately found that old familiarity while listening to my favorite Christian Death, Shadow Project & Pre-Ejac tracks…I ran into your site online and was finally able to confirm the rumors I had heard in 98 as I departed from the “scene”. I had the opportunity to see you live in 1995 with Gitane and I must say I will never forget it…my heart goes out to your family and loved ones…not sure what else to say, except that I have great respect for your work…I will end my contribution with my favorite excerpt from your lyrics….
“don’t run to the window, because burning glass warps”
R.I.P
Pabel
January 26, 2002
RoZZ
Rozz, you are alive in our minds.Rest in Peace
We listen your music and your music make us alives.
Christian Death forever.
Dark_soul
January 19, 2002
Nothing.
No words. Everything has been said. Goodbye.
Anonymous
December 31, 2001
never forgoten...
with love…
ananael
December 31, 2001
WITH LOVE
The most precious human…angel…the most beautifull liric
ANANAEL
December 31, 2001
WITH LOVE
The most precious human…angel…the most beautifull liric
ANANAEL
December 27, 2001
I've found YOU
I really sorry that you’re dead,but it’s up to our vision,I think you’ve found a body to move in,so perhaps I’m able to find you in this century yet before my death or I can say my re-born.I feel the feeling,which is called by people:love,yes I feel truly from my heart that I love YOU.It sounds stupid to love a dead (I think you’re not)…but that’s the truth.I don’t know why am I feel something overloard power was driven me to You,I realized it yesterday.”Life is just a road to die”Last to say :I love you Rozz forever!Your S
deadcorpse
December 25, 2001
you are still deeply mourned. but even now your words and art still touch us all. rest in peace….
stacy.
December 4, 2001
It's a shame!
It’s a shame to lose such a creative individual like Rozz Williams in this day and age where such individuals like him are few and hard to come by. It is a great loss to all of us to lose Rozz Williams because of his rare talents and creative thoughts.He was by far the most creative person to exist in our century and will forever not be forgotten.
Long live Roger Alan Painter A.K.A. Rozz Williams November 6 1963 – April 1 1998.
http://www.lestats120minutes.com/
Louis Lestat
November 2, 2001
RIP
RIP Rozz, RIP
frank
October 27, 2001
It still hurts...
Here I am, years latter, at 4:30 in the mourning with tears running down my face reading all these messages. I just can’t seem to get past your death. I miss you so much.
jesse jamison
September 27, 2001
I come too late....
Why do I always find the greatest artists after they are gone? Rozz, to me only YOU were Christian Death. Your music shall live on in our hearts and on CD long after all your detractors are ash. You brought a Christain Death to a pagan child, and for that I shall forever hold you dear in my heart. You chose your own time to depart from this world, and so you will remain forever young. Perhaps that was your whole plan…? Sleep in peace, wherever you may be, Rozz. A dark angel in eternal repose.
WolfChyld
September 6, 2001
your beauty touched my heart
i see you in my dreams…goodbye beloved
ycantibu
September 2, 2001
....
I want Rozz back.
Patch
August 24, 2001
khristh
tankyou rozz!!!for a long minutes of your company at wherever place i stay.
i always wish to know you , but, i will see you in another side of the mirror. just listening you. while…
happy faraway.
khristh
August 24, 2001
kristo
i miss rozz williams!!!
khristh
August 19, 2001
psychopomp on web
…Rozz,you was the only person i regretthat i can’t meet…
As William Faith,i don’t find your suicide as something ”
romantic”
…It’s a real disaster for people like me,but it was your choice…
You are really free now,nobody can hurt
you yet and the whole world too…
You miss me much than i can say…
See you on beyond my lill love soul.
your dyin’bride
Lady Eledhwen
Lady Eledhwen
July 27, 2001
revelations
Last night my world changed. My chest tightened, tears began to pool, I rose from the chair, gasping as though drowning, throwing out my hands to steady myself as though the world had begun to spin out of control; With great difficulty I began to speak, formulate thought, sort out my feelings as my roomate looked on with concern. It is hard to sum up what Rozz meant to me in life. It is difficult to assure people who know nothing of me that I cannot concieve of my life and art without having known his. Last night I learned that Rozz shares my Birthday. My head reels, my heart pounds; I feel that a thousand dreams and feeligs, a decade of familiarity, smiles, tears and laughter, of fanciful dreams that have suddenly a context so real I never dared aim so near in my own dreams. So many of my questions, my naive heartfelt prayers suddenly seem answered, only now after all these years. All the innumerable fancies of my silly heart, all the love, the closeness and connection I have felt nowhere In life save for in his voice, suddenly have a perspective that is both un-nerving and joyous… You are irrevocably a part of me,
here in my heart, star of my personal mythology, and perhaps not ironicaly, closer than I ever imagined, speaking to me posthumously, embracing me tighter in Death.
Rowan Ellis
July 12, 2001
In a World of False Prophets
You are a true visionary. No one shall ever surpass you in the realms you have explored. My life was never the same after listening to Dreams for the Dying, an album so close to death. You have been a permanent impact on me ever since, though I never had a chance to see you in person. Whether you are now in heaven or hell, Rozz, rest in peace. No more pain to suffer.
Taiwan
July 12, 2001
Missing You...Rozz
Still missing you Rozz.no-one could take your place.Have you spoken to Kurt yet?Say hello wave goodbye
Jonno
July 5, 2001
RIP
This is a wounderful site… Rozz Williams will truly be missed by all those who where touched by his music and his words. Wait for us on the Other Side Rozz…..Rest In Peace.
EbonSkies
June 26, 2001
Dark Angel on Earth
I’m sorry I didn’t know about Christian Death/Rozz till I was just out of high school. Since then it’s been sheer bliss knowing that someone like him existed. I love his voice and the words ring true it’s haunting to me and for many more. I wish that he gets mass recognition some day for the true artist he was.
Phaedra
June 26, 2001
R.I.P.
Rozz, Why? did you not see the love we all had/have for you? did you not realize that this was it? You touched a lot of people and you touched me. To go out on April 1st, is not a joke, You were not a joke why then why not never? to leave us in this hell world without your body and soul being, is hard to except. I wish you were here. I miss you. H.
H
June 25, 2001
Inspiration
I first saw you in 93’in Shadow Project at the Patriotic Hall. That night is when I found my calling to become a musician. Thank you for your endless inspiration. You will be in my heart forever. Everytime I walk on stage I do it for you and all the other singers and artist like me that you spawned to carry out your visions. We are never alone with you watching over us.
S. Deathriage
June 20, 2001
EMPTY INSIDE
AT 17 I FOUND THEATER OF PAIN IN THE USED BIN AT MY LOCAL RECORD STORE. I FOUND THE COVER INTERESTING AND BOUGHT IT. THAT WAS 16 YEARS AGO. I WILL LOVE ROZZ FOREVER. AS DARK AS HE WAS HE WAS A RAY OF LIGHT FOR AN OUT OF PLACE GOTH KID IN A SMALL MINDED CITY. ANGELS HAVE NO THOUGHTS OF EVER RETURNING YOU…….
Anonymous
June 4, 2001
we miss you
rozz, thank you for leaving a wonderful legacy of work for us to enjoy. we will always remember you.
darlene
May 25, 2001
dreaming of your somber eyes and irradescent voice, in a saddened half awake dormant state I stumble to my senses to find you gone. Now a shadow where you once stood haunting my mind. Until we meet again…..
xx
May 6, 2001
I hope you dont feel any pain anymore wherever you are
Anonymous
April 27, 2001
Thanks for the memories
It’s a sad story… but let’s rejoice from what Rozz had accomplished and shared it to the world for you, me, them, and everyone else. Rozz is truly a unique and talented person. It is only the flesh that is gone but the memories and what he had contributed will stay. Thank You for the memories Roger Allan Painter.
John Joseph Sisson
April 20, 2001
from my heart
You are truly missed, by so many people. Sometimes I wonder if you had any idea how many people you have touched with your music and art. So many times your music inspired me to keep living in a world that I felt was not built for those like myself. Even though I felt there was a world that did not understand me, somehow I felt a connection to you through your music, and it mad me realize that there were people such as yourself that knows how that feels……I am rambling now. but you are forever in my heart…………..
<I
April 17, 2001
Alone
“From Childhood’s hour I have not beenAs others were; I have not seen
As others saw; I could not bring
My passions from a common spring.
From the same source I have not taken
My sorrow; I could not awaken
My heart to joy at the same tone;
And all I lov’d, I lov’d alone…”
E.Allan Poe
Poe wrote this poem for himself and people like Roger,so I believe it’s the right thing to say as a prayer to his memory and from this to understand his death and accept his loss…and to realize that he will always be
…here…
Karl
April 17, 2001
Burnt Offerings
for all those animal parts, skulls, blood ,spit, cum..and whatever else i can’t leave in reality ill humourously leave it here…you may have possessed my hands and eyes to see and create you time and time again..but it will never replace you.
May
April 13, 2001
ROZZ
First hearing the From the Heart album, I was intrigued and gathered cd after cd of various Rozz projects. What a variety! Thank you Rozz for keeping it interesting. I regret I have never spoken with you, but I have been blessed by the pleasure your albums give me..Even though PE sometimes gives me nightmares!
Steven
April 13, 2001
always remembered
You have touched my heart like no other. May your memory live on forever.
Frank
April 13, 2001
Its always been you.
Oh Rozz.. what can one say to express their thanks? etched your music forever on my heart.
Nadja Paris M.
April 13, 2001
It's very sad
Well Rozz has been dead for a long time and its even weird thinking about it today. You listen to a persons music for years and identify with it and then he dies…. or worse kills himself. I felt a great loss when Rozz died even though i didnt really know him but hearing his parents is even harder in a way, i think because you dont only see him as a musician but as a person. I only know i will never forget and always love Rozz’ music.
Natasha
April 11, 2001
the music rozz made has touched me like no other music has. he is a true artist and will live on in not only my heart but other’s too. “birth and death do not end it” rip..
ash
April 9, 2001
Rozz
Du fehlst uns allen sehr. Ich bin sehr froh Dich einmal hier in Leipzig erlebt zu haben. Ich wünsche Dir alles alles gute lieber Rozz. Ich hoffe wir sehen uns eines Tages wieder. Ich werde Dich niemals vergessen. In liebe, Dein Tom und alle Fans.
Tom
April 9, 2001
A moment of silence please,for those dead or dying
you will always be an inspiration to me…sweet dreams and i know we’ll meet again…
May
April 9, 2001
I miss your Dear Skin
Gernat
April 9, 2001
Rozz
Gone but never forgotten…Always remembering you and your music.
Joern
April 8, 2001
in thy eyes you walk amoung me
thy miss u rozz, thy may not have met u in life but thy see u in thy dreams..u tell me to keep trying to make a band never to give up thy will not for u..some day in a nother life thy will walk amoung u we shell walk in life as friends in thy heart and every bodys heart u live. throw ur music u live in ur art u live in ur videos u live u shell live for ever….
to mr. and miss’s painter my heart goes out to u..
draven
in thy life thy see darkness
in thy life thy live in pain
in thy life thy scare those close to me
inthy life thy shell be what thy want
in thy life roz will walk amoung u
in this time we shell always love u rozz
draven ogan
April 7, 2001
A Fire of Uncommon Velocity
You truly are a Fire of Uncommon Velocity. A timeless grace. You have left many mended souls along the way. The time we share every day lingers for all tommorrows. In fond remembrance….Rozz Willams
Corwin Halloway
April 5, 2001
Missed more each day
This is my favorite sad story….
JennBats
April 4, 2001
Tu es dans mon coeurTu es dans mon âme
comme une blessure
que l’on ouvre et que l’on ouvre encore de peur qu’elle ne s’éfface…
Tu es mon point de départ,
mon seul point d’arrivée
Tu es dans ma mémoire,
ancré à tout jamais.
goblin
April 4, 2001
dark-eyed angel
Thank you Rozz for the enjoyment and comfort your art and music have given me. I pay silent respect to you everytime I hear your beautiful voice radiating from the speakers, as the needle carresses the surface of your brilliant albums.
Anonymous
April 3, 2001
Untitled
What a unique impact you have had on all our lives, thank you for the inspiration and sparks of creativity that have colored my life since knowing you. Sleep well and take wing…
Haloe
April 2, 2001
an angel
a singular, unique talent whose art will live on in the hearts and minds of those he touched with his many gifts…
Anonymous
April 1, 2001
Day of Rest
Just wanted to pay my respects on the 3 year anniversary. Rozz’s art will always have a special place in my life, and has had a great impact on me
James
April 1, 2001
You are missed.
…but not forgotten.
Anonymous