Joey DeMaio
Joey DeMaio | |
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DeMaio with Manowar in 2016 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Joseph G. Maio |
Born | (1954-03-06) March 6, 1954 (age 70)[1] Auburn, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Heavy metal, power metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Instrument(s) | Bass, keyboards |
Years active | 1971–present |
Member of | Manowar |
Joey DeMaio (born March 6, 1954) is an American musician who is the bass player and main songwriter for the heavy metal band Manowar which he founded in 1980.[2] He is also the founder and CEO of Magic Circle Music.[3]
Biography
He is a childhood friend of Manowar singer Eric Adams.[4] DeMaio played bass in several school bands. In the 1970s, he toured with the musical Godspell (premiere in 1971 in New York City), taking musical lessons with the conductor.[5] He worked as a pyro-tech for Black Sabbath during their "Heaven and Hell" tour.[6][7]
In 2006, shortly after creating the record label Magic Circle Music, DeMaio became a manager of the Italian metal band Rhapsody of Fire.[8] He is also a producer for the band HolyHell.[9]
See also
- Manowar discography
References
- ^ "How old is Joey DiMaio of manowar?". Retrieved May 26, 2016.
- ^ Maria Vassileva (July 7, 2008). "Manowar goes for Guinness record with five-hour concert – Life". The Sofia Echo. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ "About MCM". magiccirclemusic.com. [dead link]
- ^ "Joe Kleon Interviews Joey DeMaio from Manowar". Joekleon.com. Retrieved July 6, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Michael Custodis, chapter: Manowar und das Erbe Richard Wagners, in: Klassische Musik heute. Eine Spurensuche in der Rockmusik, Bielefeld transcript-Verlag 2009 ISBN 978-3-8376-1249-3
- ^ "Manowar Biography". Sing365.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Manowar – Biography – Metal Storm". Metalstorm.ee. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Music: Rhapsody: Live in Canada 2005: The Dark Secret [Bonus DVD]". Wherehouse.com. January 31, 2006. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Online Metal Magazine – Infernal Scream – Offline". Infernal Scream. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
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