What started out as a simple tribute show to former Deadboy, Stiv Bators has turned into a must see event. On Saturday, September 18th in Cleveland, Ohio, musicians will be getting together to perform songs by The Deadboys, The Lords of the New Church, as well as other Stiv Bators related bands. So far, the line-up includes The Cynics (Pits), Cobra Verde (Cleve), Rainy Day Saints (Cleve), and The Witch Hunters with Mike Metoff (former Pagans and Cramps).

Also planned for the evening will be rare video footage of The Deadboys and a photography show from the archives of Anastasia Pantsios, Jim Lanza, and Theresa Kereakes. Topping off the evening is a scheduled set by the remaining Deadboys. This is the first time in 17 years that they have all played together.

Stiv Bators, passed away in Paris due to complications from being hit by a car.
Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Stiv became a well-known singer fronting The Deadboys, The Lords of The New Church and The Wanderers. Stiv also appeared in a few films, most notably as "Bo-Bo" in POLYESTER (1981) and as "Dick Slammer" in TAPEHEADS (1988).

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is also helping the tribute show by hosting a Q&A with remaining members: Johnny Blitz, Cheetah Chrome, Jeff Magnum, and Jimmy Zero. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event will start at 3pm with some video footage of The Deadboys from CBGBS in NYC. After the videos, fans will have a chance to ask questions. Immediately following the Q&A session, part of the infamous "Blitz Benefit" concert at CBGBS will be shown. This concert was put on to help with medical expenses after Johnny Blitz was stabbed in New York. The footage features an appearance by Divine. Tickets to enter The Rock Hall are $5.00, if you purchase a ticket to The Beachland concert before Friday, Sept 17th, admission will be free.

The invitation has also been sent out to other musicians that Stiv was connected with to join the event and help celebrate his life.

The show happens at The Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland on Saturday, Sept. 18th at 10pm (doors at 8pm).Tickets to this show are $10 and $12.00 at The Beachland the night of the show. All proceeds from this show will be donated to a charity in Stiv's name.

If you have any questions or need anymore information, please contact Jim Lanza at 216 623 1226 or e-mail: jim@hellbomb.com.

Information about this event will also be available soon at www.hellbomb.com