The name was derived from the designer brand 'Christian Dior'.

Members 1979-1981
Rozz Williams - vocals
James McGearty - bass
George Belanger - drums
John "Jay" Albert - guitar

Members 1981
Rozz Williams - vocals
James McGearty - bass
George Belanger - drums
Rikk Agnew - guitar

Members 1981-1981
Rozz Williams - vocals
James McGearty - bass
Rod "China" Figueroa - drums
Eva O - guitar

Member 1981-1981
Rozz Williams - vocals
James McGearty - 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 Pompeii 99.

1983-1985
Rozz Williams
Valor - guitars
Gitane Demone - vocals
David Glass - drums
Constance Smith - bass

1985-1988
Valor - guitar
Gitane Demone - vocals
David Glass - drums
Constance Smith - 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
Valor - guitar
+ various session musicians

1991 onwards
Valor - guitar
Maitri - bass & vocals (also Valor's second wife)

Christian Death featuring Rozz Williams
1991-1998
Rozz Williams - vocals
Rikk Agnew - guitar
Eva O - guitar & vocals