Swedish vocalist (1969–1991)
1969 — 1991
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish vocalist (1969–1991)
Born
January 16, 1969
Died
1991 (age ~22)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
singer, vocalist
1969
Born in Stockholm (1969-01-16)
1991
Died in Kråkstad
About
Per Yngve "Pelle" Ohlin, known professionally as Dead, was a Swedish musician, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem from 1988 until his death in 1991. Prior to Mayhem, he performed as the vocalist in the Swedish death/thrash band Morbid. Roadrunner Records ranked him No. 48 out of 50 of The Greatest Metal Front-Men of All Time.
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Per Yngve "Pelle" Ohlin, known professionally as Dead, was a Swedish musician, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem from 1988 until his death in 1991. Prior to Mayhem, he performed as the vocalist in the Swedish death/thrash band Morbid. Roadrunner Re
The name Per means "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Per "Dead" Ohlin was born on January 16, 1969.
Per "Dead" Ohlin died in 1991, at approximately 22 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter
The name Per is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is traditionally a male name.
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Per — January 16, 1969
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Would you name your baby Per?
Guestbook
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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