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Christian Death

Death Rock band formed in October 1979 - Los Angeles, California. The name was derived from the designer brand 'Christian Dior'. Members 1979-1981 [a138527] - vocals [a428928] - bass [a428927] - drums John "Jay" Albert - guitar Members 1981 [a138527] - vocals [a428928] - bass [a428927] - drums [a396814] - guitar Members 1981-1981 [a138527] - vocals [a428928] - bass Rod "China" Figueroa - drums [a162159] - guitar Member 1981-1981 [a138527] - vocals [a428928] - bass Rod "China" Figueroa - drums Michal Montana - guitar The band split at the end of 1981, but re-surfaced in 1983 after merging with members of [a995832]. 1983-1985 [a138527] [a277788] - guitars [a47199] - vocals [a400800] - drums [a467836] - bass 1985-1988 [a277788] - guitar [a47199] - vocals [a400800] - drums [a467836] - bass The band had signed a "partnership agreement" in 1985, making all members equal partners. Under the agreement any departing member would forfeit their rights. 1989-1991 [a277788] - guitar + various session musicians 1991 onwards [a277788] - guitar [a277792] - bass & vocals (also [a277788]'s second wife) [a279290] 1991-1998 [a138527] - vocals [a396814] - guitar [a162159] - guitar & vocals