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Doctor Steel

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Stage persona of an American musician

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1953 · age 73
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Rion M. Vernon, known by his stage name Doctor Steel is an American musician and internet personality from Los Angeles. He performed on rare occasions with a "backup band", claiming that a fictitious robot band had malfunctioned.

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Doctor Steel's 'mad scientist' personaDoctor Steel's 'mad scientist' personaScreencap from Building a Utopian Playland, showing a faux news conference.Screencap from Building a Utopian Playland, showing a faux news conference.Example of a dieselpunk-inspired Toy Soldier uniform (although the Dr. Steel logo patch is no longer used.)Example of a dieselpunk-inspired Toy Soldier uniform (although the Dr. Steel logo patch is no longer used.)

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Rion M. Vernon, known by his stage name Doctor Steel is an American musician and internet personality from Los Angeles. He performed on rare occasions with a "backup band", claiming that a fictitious robot band had malfunctioned. Shows incorporated puppetry, multimedia and performances by female members of his street team, The Army of Toy Soldiers. Steel made a brief appearance on The Tonight Show and has had numerous interviews. He was the subject of an article in Wired magazine regarding allegations that Dr. Horrible had copied his style. Steel has frequently been cited as an example of steampunk culture. Rion Vernon is now self-employed and also part of the duo "Manchester & Vernon" on Youtube.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1953 · age 73
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