Stiv Bators

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Stiv Bators
Background information
Birth name	Steven John Bator
Born	(1949-10-22)October 22, 1949 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Died	June 4, 1990(1990-06-04) (aged 40) Paris, France
Genres	Punk rock[1] new wave[1] gothic rock[1] power pop[1]
Occupation(s)	Musician, actor
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar, bass
Years active	1974–1990
Labels	Bomp!, Sire
Formerly of	Dead Boys The Lords of the New Church The Wanderers

Steven John Bator (October 22, 1949 – June 4, 1990), known professionally as Stiv Bator and later as Stiv Bators, was an American punk rock vocalist and guitarist from Youngstown, Ohio. He is best remembered for his bands Dead Boys and The Lords of the New Church.