Dion Dimucci

At 84 years old, Dion Dimucci physical status not available right now. We will update Dion Dimucci's height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, and measurements.

Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18, 1939), also known as Dion, is an American singer and songwriter whose music has incorporated elements of doom, rock, and R&B styles—and, most recently, straight blues.

He began as the lead singer of Dion and the Belmonts and then in his solo career, becoming one of the most popular American rock and roll performers of the pre-British Invasion period.

As a solo performer, he had 39 Top 40 hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with the Belmonts or with the Del Satins.

Among his other hits, he is best known for his singles "Runaround Sue," "The Wanderer," "Ruby Baby," "Ruby Baby," and "Lovers Who Wander." In the mid-1960s, Dion's fame waned.

He shifted his style and recorded songs with a more mature, contemplative mood toward the end of the decade, such as "Abraham, Martin, and John." He made fame in the late 1960s and 1970s, and he has continued making music ever since.

Critics who had dismissed his early career, deeming him as nothing more than a teen idol, lauded his later work and praised his influence on other musicians.

Early life

In the Bronx, New York, Dion was born to an Italian-American family. As a child, he joined Pasquale DiMucci (a vaudeville entertainer) on tour as a child. He developed a love of country music, particularly Hank Williams' work. He was also a fan of blues and doo-wop musicians who appeared in local bars and on radio. His performance was honed on street corners and local bars in the Bronx, where he and other neighborhood singers formed a cappella riff.

Personal life

Since March 25, 1963, Dion has been married to Susan Butterfield. Tane DiMucci, their first child, was born in 1966. They immigrated to Boca Raton, Florida, in 1968, originating from New York City. Lark, Dion and Susan DiMucci's second daughter, was born circa 1969. August is the youngest daughter of the family's five children. His three children named him a grandparent.

Dion returned to Catholicism in the late 1990s, when he remembered Our Lady of Mount Carmel. "A chance viewing of The Journey Home program on EWTN" prompted Dion's conversion to Catholicism, sparking Dion's conversion to Catholicism. Dion, a practicing Roman Catholic and having struggled with a heroin use in his youth, has been active in prison ministry, reaching out to men going through heroin use.

In 2004, DiMucci joined Renewal Ministries' American board of directors. On May 1, 2006, Dion appeared on The Journey Home and discussed his wanderings from Catholicism to Protestantism and back again.

Source

Music career

Dion auditioned for Bob and Gene Schwartz for their short-lived Mohawk Records label in early 1957. They asked Dion to perform a song that had been planned by Hugo Montenegro and featured Vic Damone's vocals. At first Dion refused, claiming that the album would be similar to something his old fashioned parents would listen to, but the Schwartzes begged him to give it a try. The backing vocals were provided by a group called "the Timberlanes," which Dion had never encountered before. The resulting single, "The Chosen Few," was released under the title "Dion and the Timberlanes" and became a minor regional hit. In a 2019 interview with "Crashing the Party" (a radio station in Brooklyn, New York), Dion said that "The Chosen Few" made it to the Top Ten in Boston, which enabled him to perform this song on American Bandstand. During his set, the kids erupted, and Dion gave Dion his first impression of being a record star. Dion's autobiography, The Wanderer, admitted that he didn't even know who the Timberlanes were. "I went back to my hometown and I recruited a group of guys – three guys – and we called ourselves Dion and the Belmonts."

The Belmonts, Bob and Gene Schwartz, met Dion's acquaintances, Fred Milano, and Angelo D'Aleo. The vocal group was selected for the Belmont, Bronx neighborhood. They banded up, with Dion singing as the lead. The new group's breakthrough came in early 1958, when "I Wonder Why" (on their newly formed Laurie Records) reached No. On the US charts, the 22nd is number 22.

Dion said of the Belmonts:

"No One Knows" and "Don't Pity Me" were among the Billboard Top 100's hits, which also charted the Billboard Top 100. On the ill-fated "The Winter Dance Party" tour, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper, Frankie Sardo, and other performers, Dion and the Belmonts gained a place on the podium with Frankie Sardo and others. Holly and some others decided to charter a flight to the next location rather than riding on the tour bus on February 3, 1959 (after a concert stop in Clear Lake, Iowa). Dion was invited to accompany the airline but decided against spending $36 for the flight as it was the same monthly rent his parents paid for his childhood apartment, so he could not excuse the indulgence. Holly, Valens, Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson were killed on board, killing all on board. Dion and the Belmonts continued on the tour, as did Frankie Sardo, while Bobby Vee (then an unknown artist) appeared in Holly's place at the very next concert. Jimmy Clanton, Frankie Avalon, and Fabian were later hired to replace the other now-defunct headliners.

"A Teenager in Love," Dion and the Belmonts' new album, "A Teenager in Love," was released in March 1959. It eventually ranked No. 1 on the charts. On the US pop charts and No. 5; and No. 83 on the US pop charts. In the United Kingdom, there are 28 people. "Where or When," the group's most popular franchise, was released in November of this year and climbed to No. 1 on the charts. On the US charts, there are three of them. However, Dion converted into a heroin rehab center in early 1960, a disorder he battled from early childhood. There were no single launches for the company this year. Dion and Belmont members differed on musical, emotional, and financial terms, so Dion left the group for a solo career in October 1960. Both eight Laurie releases had charted on the Hot 100 at the time of their breakup.

Dion's first solo album on Laurie Records, Alone with Dion, was released in 1961 by the end of 1960. "Lonely Teenager" was the single most popular "lonesome Teenager" on the charts. In the United States charts, 12 is number 12. The name on his solo debuts was simply "Dion." "Havin' Fun" and "Kissin' Game" were less popular, and Dion's expectations were that Dion would devolve into the cabaret circuit. However, he wrote an up-tempo number co-written with Ernie Maresca and the Del-Satins, a new vocal band. "Runaround Sue" made the top US charts, peaking at No. 1. In October 1961, the No. 1 was born, and No. 2 was not. He also toured in the United Kingdom, where he also toured. "Runaround Sue" sold over a million copies, earning gold disc status.

Laurie promoted the A-side of "The Majestic" on the radio, but it was the B-side of Maresca's "The Wanderer" that gained more radio exposure and climbed to No. 2 on the charts. In February 1962 and No. 2 in the United States, respectively. In the United Kingdom, there are ten. The 1976 revival made it to the top of the UK Top 20.

Dion became a major celebrity by the time of 1961, touring around the globe and making a cameback in the Columbia Pictures musical film Twist Around the Clock. He continued with a series of singles he wrote or co-wrote including "Lovers Who Wander" in 1962. (No. "Little Diane" (No. 3) "Little Diane" (No. 3). (No. 8), "Love Came to Me" (No. ten (ten). Runaround Sue and Lovers Who Wandered were both successful on their own albums.

Dion converted Laurie to Columbia Records at the end of 1962. He was the first rock and roll artist signed to the label, which was an anomaly considering that Mitch Miller (the company's then-A&R director) loathed that particular genre of music. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller's "Ruby Baby," Columbia's first Columbia single (originally a hit for the Drifters) debuted at No. "Donna the Prima Donna" and "Drip Drop" (another spin on a Drifters) also made it to No. 2 on Sunday, while "Donna the Prima Donna" and "Drip Drop" (another remake of a Drifters hit) also reached No. In late 1963, there were 6 children in the town. The same backup vocals were used in Dion's Italian version of "Donna the Prima Donna" on "Donna the Prima Donna." His other Columbia launches were less popular, and he had issues with his heroin use and shifting public tastes, especially the British Invasion, which culminated in commercial decline.

Dion returned to the United States and was introduced by Columbia's John Hammond to classic blues after a European tour. He began recording more blues-oriented stuff, including Willie Dixon's "Hoochie Man" and "Spoonful," as a result of his manager's consternation. These were not commercially viable, with some by Tom Wilson and Al Kooper on keyboards. While Dion was still a student at Columbia University, he formed a new group to support him in 1965. The Wanderers were made up of John Falbo on guitar, Pete Baron (Pete Falca) on bass, and Carlo Mastrangelo of the Belmonts on drums. They appeared on Dick Clark's Where The Action Is and The Lloyd Thaxton Exhibition in London. A number of self-penned songs were recorded and released as singles, but no single record appeared in album form until years later. "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue," he recorded fellow Columbia Records' contemporary Bob Dylan's "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" a half-year before Them's hit version (featuring Van Morrison) in June 1965.

Dion reunited with the Belmonts for a brief period of time in 1966–67, releasing the album Together Again for ABC Records. Despite one of my favorite self-penned songs, "My Girl the Month of May," the album was unsuccessful. From the LP, two singles were released. Although neither charted in the United States, they did a good job in the United Kingdom. At No. 20, "My Girl The Month of May" entered the Radio London "Fab 40" at No. 1. The week of December 25, 1966, the number 9 appeared in the newspaper. The disc, which received a lot of attention from pirate radio DJ's John Peel and Kenny Everett, a 'turntable' at London underground clubs like Middle Earth. "Movin' Man": the sequel to the first film on sale, at No. On Easter Sunday, March 26, 1967, there were 17 on the "Radio London" charts. In 1967, English artist Alan Bown and The Bunch appeared on "My Girl The Month of May" in an interview with Sandy Denny and other Fairport Convention attendees in April 1972. During Dion and the Belmonts' brief mid-life, they appeared on the popular Clay Cole Show "Berimbau" and "My Girl The Month of May" and "My Girlfriend" on Staten Island, New York City clubs such as "The Mardi Gras" on Staten Island (April 29, 1967) before disbanding. Although Dion's career seemed to be coming to an end, he and Bob Dylan, one of the few rock artists featured on the Beatles' Sgt. In 1967, Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band formed Lonely Hearts Club.

Dion underwent what he described as a profound religious transformation in April 1968. He approached Laurie Records for a new deal after being clean once more from heroin use, an event he recalled in his 1970 song "Your Own Backyard." They decided on the condition that he film the song "Abraham, Martin and John," written by Dick Holler (also the author of the Royal Guardsmen's "Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron) in reaction to John F. Kennedy's assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. The popularity of this album (which was released by Dion in August 1968 and later recorded by many others, including Marvin Gaye) who came No. 2 on the charts in the United States, has risen to No. In the US charts, 4 is the most coveted and No. 1 is No. 1 and no. 1 is No. 1 and 10. Dion's career was revived by a number one in Canada. It has sold over one million copies and was given a gold disc.

Dion's music shifted dramatically over the next few years, shifting from more reflective and mature music to more reflective and mature stuff. He went from being a singer-songwriter to modest sales before transferring to Warner Brothers in 1969.

On June 2, 1972, the Belmonts' live reunion show at Madison Square Garden was filmed. The following year, it was released as a Warner live album titled Reunion: Live At Madison Square Garden. The original Belmonts and Dionella Belmonts performed together in 1973, in Long Island, New York, for a sold-out concert. However, no recording of the 1973 reunion was ever released. This was followed by Phil Spector's album Born to Be with You in 1975. The album was a commercial failure, but artists such as Jason Pierce of Spiritualized and Pete Townshend of The Who's "Only You Know" was sampled by Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker for his single "Don't Let Him Waste His Time" (from his 2006 solo album Jarvis).

Return of the Wanderer, another commercial flop, Dion released an album in 1978 that referred to several of his teenage influences, as well as another industrial failure.

In December 1979, there was a radical spiritual shift in Dion, who had converted to a born again Christian. In the years after, his recordings were in a modern Christian vein, in which he released five albums on the DaySpring Records label, a division of Word Records in Waco, Texas. These albums, which portrayed his evangelical convictions, were Inside Job (1980), Only Jesus (1981), I Put Away My Idols (1983), which charted at No. 1 in the United Kingdom. Seasons (1984) and Velvet & Steel (1986). Several singles were also released to Christian radio, including "Still in the Spirit" from Kingdom in the Streets, which was especially popular.

Dion was nominated for a GMA Dove Award (Christian Music Award) for the album I Put Away My Idols in 1984. For the same album, he had been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male.

Dion was a visitor on 100 Huntley Street on September 24, 1985.

Dion decided to perform a set of his old hits at Radio City Music Hall in New York in 1987. In 2005, Michael J. Friedman's friend, Dion's brother, was released on a two-disc CD of this concert, with concert photos by Dion's companion, Michael J. Friedman. This concert gave him the opportunity to commemorate both his life and his future, as well as a string of special appearances, including a fundraiser for homeless medical services. There he performed the stage with followers, including Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, and Lou Reed, all of whom cited Dion as one of their key influences.

The Wanderer: Dion's Story, Dion's Dion's Biography, was co-authored by Davin Seay and published in the late 1980s.

DiMucci returned to rock music in 1989 with the release of Yo Frankie, which featured appearances by Simon ("Written on the Subway Wall"), Reed, k.d. Patty Smyth and Bryan Adams are lang. "Yo Frankie has a sharp look on the record while still having trouble seeing Dion's soulful, doo-wop voice." "the concise and nostalgic reflection from an artist who helped pioneer rock & roll's first wave" found his way back on radio and in music videos during this period (both on VH1 and MTV), as well as touring.

In 1989, Dion was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF), with Reed's introduction. The other original members of the Belmonts (Carlo Mastrangelo, Fred Milano, and Angelo D'Aleo) were not inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when Dion's solo induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame took place. "There was friction between DiMucci and Belmonts members, who were not happy when DiMucci was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame without them in 1989," a Billboard magazine story dated January 3, 2012.

DiMucci formed the Del-Lords' Scott Kempner and Frank Funaro, as well as Smithereens' Mike Mesaros, in a short-lived band called Little Kings in 1996. In 2001, a live album was released, but it was not widely distributed or promoted.

In 1997, Dion's The Best of the Gospel Years was published.

Several albums with contemporary rock artists have been released by Dion. Bruce Springsteen, a lifelong fan of Dion, was interviewed on his Déjà Nu album in 2000. Springsteen performed "If I Should Fall Behind" from Dream on Fire in Miami in 2002.

Dion was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002 for "Runaround Sue." He continued to perform songs from his albums live, including a 2004 show that was not released on DVD.

Under the Influence, Dion launched in 2005. In January 2006, Dion launched Bronx in Blue, an album of blues and country standards, which had been nominated for a Grammy Award. It soared to No. 9 on the charts. 2nd on the Top Blues Albums chart.

Son of Skip James, Dion's follow-up album that debuted at No. 1 in November 2007, was released in November 2007. On the Top Blues Albums chart, 4 is at number 4 on the Top Blues Albums chart.

DiMucci released Heroes: Giants of Early Guitar Rock, an album of his covers of early rock and roll songs that he considers seminal to the genre. The collection features recordings of songs that were not recorded by Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Cash, and a number of other early rock guitarists.

At the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert in October 2009, Dion performed "The Wanderer" with Paul Simon.

Dion and Mike Aquilina's book Dion: The Wanderer Talks Truth (Stories, Humor & Music) was published in April 2011. DiMucci shares tales about The Bronx in the 1950s, including how he ended up on Sgt's cover. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, as well as his travels with Sam Cooke in the Jim Crow South, is a collection of Pepper's travels.

On January 24, 2012, Dion introduced Tank Full of Blues. It topped at No. 1 in the world. On the top Blues Albums chart, 3 are number 3 on the chart.

Dion performed "Donna the Prima Donna" live in Las Vegas on April 5, 2015. He held a concert in Westbury, New York, on July 11, 2015.

Dion's single "New York Is My Home" was released in 2015 by Simon again. The single was accompanied by the album New York Is My Home, which was released on February 12, 2016. The album reached its highest point at No. 10. On the Top Blues Album chart, there are 3 winners. It was also named Favorite Blues Albums.

During early 2016, Dion performed four concerts in the United States and was invited as a keynote speaker at the 2016 SXSW conference in Texas. On March 17, 2016, he spoke on the subject A Conversation with Dion: Rock's Enduring Voice.

On April 8, 2016, Dion appeared on Jimmy Fallon's show The Tonight Show.

Kickin' Child, a compilation of songs that were not released when Dion was a teenager on Columbia Records in 1965, featured songs from 1965 (but not previously released). Favorite Compilations and Reissues were given the album.

Sorrows & Promises: Richard Barone's Sorrows & Promises: In May 2017, Dion performed a duet of his 1964 film "The Road I'm On (Gloria)" with Barone. The collection is a commemoration of the New York City scene, which Dion was a part of during the pivotal period.

Dion launched Blues with Friends (KTBA), an independent record label established by Joe Bonamassa and Roy Weisman for Dion and other blues musicians in June 2020, showcasing their talent. Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and others are among the album's (including liner notes by Bob Dylan) included liner notes. Dion's website and social media pages, as well as a double vinyl record set, released a music video for every song from the album on his website and social media pages, such as Facebook and YouTube. The album debuted at No. 1. Billboard Blues Albums No. 1 (9 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart) ranked No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart (9 weeks at No. 1) No. 1 and 59 weeks total) and No. iTunes has a 4 on iTunes. It has also charted in United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, and Australia.

"Song for Sam Cooke (Here in America)" was praised by an American songwriter magazine as one of the "Best of the Great 2020 Songs" in Dion's "Greatest of the Greatest Songs" in the United States.

"Hello Christmas" (featuring Amy Grant) and "You Know It's Christmas" (featuring Bonamassa), two Christmas songs were also released in 2020. Mike Aquilina co-wrote both songs. Both songs were released with music videos.

The song "Blues Comin' On" by Dion (with Bonamassa) from Blues with Friends was nominated for a 2021 Blues Music Award. The album was also named Favorite Blues Album by the Time.

Dion released Stomping Ground (with music videos) in November 2021, which included extensive liner notes drafted by Pete Townshend. The songs were written by Dion and Aquilina except for a back cover of "Red House." Springsteen and Patti Scialfa appeared on "Angels in the Alleyways," the album featured several guest artists, including Springsteen and Patti Scialfa. The album debuted as Dion's second No. 2 on Dion. There are 1 blues album on the internet.

Source