Who is Dale Bozzio?

Dale Bozzio is an American pop-rock musician best known as the co-founder and lead singer of the new wave genre 80s band Missing Persons. Moreover, she gained critical acclaim for her work with Frank Zappa on two of his notable works, Thing-Fish (1984) and Joe’s Garage (1979).

Additionally, she has released four solo albums and one EP (extended Play record) from her solo musical carrier after leaving Missing Persons in 1986.

Quick Facts About American vocalist(Dale Bozzio)

Dale Bozzio Early Life, Age & Ethnicity

Dale Bozzio was born “Dale Frances Bozzio” on March 2, 1955, in Medford, Massachusetts, USA.

Currently, at age 67, she resides under the birth sign Pisces, according to her date of birth.

Likewise, Dale has not revealed any information regarding her parents to date.

By the age of 16, Bozzio entered Emerson College, where she studied drama and worked as a Bunny at the Playboy Club in Boston.

Additionally, in 1975, the actress received the title “Boston Playboy Club Bunny of the Year”.

Dale Bozzio’s Family, Husband and kids

Dale has not revealed any information regarding her parents to date. Dale Bozzio married Terry Bozzio, former bandmate and the drummer of Missing Peoples. The duo got introduced in 1976, and by 1979 they had tied the knot.

After being together nearly for a decade, Dale and Terry separated in 1986, retaining her surname. Moreover, she is the mother of two kids, Shane Maximilian and Troy Sebastian, from her marriage with Terry. 

Dale Bozzio Net Worth 2022

The pioneer of new-wave (sub-genre of rock) vocalist Dale Bozzio has succeeded in her musical career with over four decades of contribution.

She has released several record albums as The Runaways’ vocalist and done solo works. As of 2022, Dale is estimated to amass a net wealth of $9 million.

Dake Bozzio with Frank Zappa

In the pursuit of her career in acting, Dale went to Los Angeles and interviewed with Hugh Hefner for the position of Valentine party hostess. It was a multiple-opportunity to continue her work with Playboy and her living arrangement in LA.

However, she rejected the opportunity and shortly chanced upon the renowned American musician and composer Frank Zappa.

Fortunately, Dale had previously met Frank in his Boston concert and was offered Mary’s role in his rock opera show “Joe’s Garage” in 1979, which was undergrowth at the time.

She sang on hard-born sensitive topics such as sexuality, the culture of rock bands and the Roman Catholic Church in her role as Mary.

Following in the show, “Packard Goose”, Dale presented a short monologue depicting information on wisdom, knowledge, music, love and beauty as the voice of Mary with musical co-relation.

Moreover, she voiced the role of Rhonda in Zappa’s musical album, Thing-Fish, while Terry Bozzio was the voice actor of Henry, Rhonda’s husband.

The musical album is renowned for its lyrical interpretation of topics like female sexuality, feminism, young urban professionals and the state of Broadway musical theatre.

New-Wave genre band “Missing Persons.”

Dale Bozzio, along with drummer Terry, guitarist Warren Cuccurullo and Zappa, founded the rock band “Missing Persons” in 1980.

Although the band lasted only six years, it became a significant hit band until the mid-80s, releasing three albums, including their last “Color in Your Life”, in 1986.

Despite the disbandment, Dale continued recording and toured under the band’s name during the early 90s.

She performed the band’s original songs on stage with her own group and made an appearance on the NBC show “Hit Me Baby One More Time” in June 2005.

Moreover, later in the late 2010s, she performed as a solo artist with four record albums and an EP, including 2014 “Missing in Action” and “Dreaming” in 2020.

Trivia

• Dale Bozzio is an American vocalist best known as the co-founder of the rock band Missing persons.
• She is currently 67 years old.
• Her estimated net wealth ranges from about $9 million.
• Dale prefers a private lifestyle as she is not available on any social media platforms as of 2022.
• Shane Maximilian and Troy Sebastian are Dale Bozzio’s children from her marriage with Terry.