Kim bendix petersen family journey

Danish musician

This article is about the musician.

King was a lifelong smoker; he later learned his family has a strong history of heart disease.

Kim Bendix Petersen grew up with his brother three years younger in Hvidovre near Copenhagen.

Kim Bendix Petersen (born 14 June ), better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish rock musician.

King Diamond, better known to none as Kim Bendix Petersen, and his wife and live backup singer since Livia Zita are the proud parents of a three-month-old.

Kim Bendix Petersen (KING DIAMOND) Tour and I'm super happy with it, it will be used on tour and in the.

For the associated band, see King Diamond (band).

Musical artist

Kim Bendix Petersen (born 14 June 1956),^[1] better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish rock musician.

As a vocalist, he is known for his powerful and wide-ranging countertenor singing voice, in particular his far-reaching falsetto screams. He is the lead vocalist and lyricist for both Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond.

He also plays keyboards and guitars on studio recordings but uses live shows to focus solely on his vocal performance.

Born Kim Bendix Petersen in a suburb of Copenhagen, he was active in a number of bands in the mid to late '70s, but it was Danish Satanic.

Diamond is renowned for his dark lyrical content and his story concepts. He is also known for his distinctive shock stage persona (in particular his black and white facepaint). He has been an influence for other rock and metal artists, including Metallica,^[3]Slayer^[4] and Cradle of Filth.^[5]

Career

Early days

King Diamond's first heavy rock ba