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Steven Duren

Steven Duren (aka [a284766]) (born September 4, 1956, Staten Island, New York, USA) is an American singer, guitarist, bass guitarist, songwriter, and actor. Best known as the lead singer, rhythm guitarist (formerly bassist), and main songwriter for [a=W.A.S.P.], as well as being the band's only continuous member. In 1975, Blackie replaced [a=Johnny Thunders] in the [a=New York Dolls] for a tour of Florida and then relocated to Los Angeles and joined [a=Arthur Kane] in the [a=Killer Kane Band]. In 1976, he formed [a4921691] in Los Angeles, which would feature future W.A.S.P. guitarist [a335213], as well as, at one point, [a=Nikki Sixx]. After Sister broke up in 1978, he formed [a3814729], and also did a brief stint in [a2079499] (which had also featured Nikki Sixx at one point) in 1981. Blackie formed W.A.S.P. in 1982. When Blackie was young, he was allegedly a member in a gang that also included future KISS guitarist [a=Ace Frehley].