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In 1984, Bozzio was cast in Frank Zappa's [[Musical theatre|musical]], ''[[Thing-Fish]]''. In voicing the part of Rhonda, she played opposite her real-life husband at the time, [[Terry Bozzio]], who voiced the character, Harry, Rhonda's husband. In ''[[Thing-Fish]]'', Bozzio articulated Zappa's early 1980s perspective on feminism, female sexuality, young urban professionals ([[Yuppie]]s), and the state of [[Broadway theatre|Broadway musical theater]].<ref name=Lowe/>{{rp|188–194|date=November 2012}} |
In 1984, Bozzio was cast in Frank Zappa's [[Musical theatre|musical]], ''[[Thing-Fish]]''. In voicing the part of Rhonda, she played opposite her real-life husband at the time, [[Terry Bozzio]], who voiced the character, Harry, Rhonda's husband. In ''[[Thing-Fish]]'', Bozzio articulated Zappa's early 1980s perspective on feminism, female sexuality, young urban professionals ([[Yuppie]]s), and the state of [[Broadway theatre|Broadway musical theater]].<ref name=Lowe/>{{rp|188–194|date=November 2012}} |
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In November 1991, participating along with other alumni in Zappa's fiftieth birthday tribute concert, ''Zappa's Universe'', Dale revised the words in her recitation of her lines in "Packard Goose" to, "Music...and Frank Zappa...are the best."<ref>[http://www.classicbands.com/zappa.html "Frank Zappa"] classicbands.com para 20</ref> |
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==Missing Persons== |
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Revision as of 03:34, 25 January 2013
Dale Bozzio | |
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| Birth name | Dale Frances Consalvi |
| Born | March 2, 1955 Medford, Massachusetts |
| Genres | Rock, New Wave, Synthpop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Dale Frances Bozzio (née Consalvi; born March 2, 1955) is an American progressive rock and new wave vocalist. She is best known as co-founder and lead singer of the 1980s pop/new wave band Missing Persons. She is also known for her work with Frank Zappa. In her solo career, Bozzio released three albums and one EP. While with Zappa, she performed significant roles in two of his major works, Joe's Garage, and Thing-Fish.
In 1980, Bozzio co-founded the new wave band Missing Persons with former Zappa musicians Warren Cuccurullo and Terry Bozzio. She became known for colorful, self-designed stage attire incorporating various plastics and tubing, and for a vocal style that features a high pitched flourish or 'squeak'.[1] In addition to being the band's lead vocalist, she also contributed appreciably to song lyrics. Missing Persons released one EP and six albums, including Spring Session M, which achieved gold record status.
After Missing Persons disbanded in 1986, Bozzio was signed to Prince's Paisley Park label, which released her first solo album, Riot In English. Its first single, Simon Simon, successfully charted. Bozzio subsequently established Missing Persons featuring Dale Bozzio, and continues to perform the band's repertoire at venues across the United States. She has also participated periodically in reunions of the original band, and has continued her work as a solo artist.
Early life
Bozzio was born in in Medford, Massachusetts. Aspiring to an acting career since childhood, she was admitted to the performing arts program at Emerson College at the age of 16. Instead, she chose to work as a Bunny at the Playboy Club in Boston.[2]
She was named Boston Playboy Club Bunny of the Year in 1975.[3]
In 1976, Bozzio traveled to Playboy Mansion West in Los Angeles at the request of Hugh Hefner, to interview for the position of Valentine party hostess.[4]: 07:35 The opportunity would provide for both a continuing relationship with Playboy and for living arrangements in L.A., from which she could pursue an acting career.[2][3]
Bozzio did not accept Hefner's offer, and she did not secure living arrangements. However, shortly thereafter, she chanced upon musician and composer Frank Zappa, whom she had met previously at one of his concerts in Boston. That encounter led to her employment with Zappa.[4]: 07:20
With Frank Zappa
At their chance meeting, seeing potential in Bozzio, Frank Zappa hired her to voice the part of Mary in his rock opera, Joe's Garage, which was under development at that time.[4]: 08:03 In that role she promoted Zappa's views towards the Roman Catholic Church, sexuality, and the culture of rock bands.[5]: 152–155 In "Scene Sixteen-Packard Goose", Bozzio expressed Zappa's philosophy concerning how information, knowledge, wisdom, truth, beauty, love, and music relate to each other, with music as the best.[5]: 159
Bozzio's voice can also be heard in the film Baby Snakes (1979), and in the single "I Don't Wanna Get Drafted" (1980), a criticism of the US military draft policy at that time. I Don't Wanna Get Drafted was also included on the album The Lost Episodes (1996).[6]
In 1984, Bozzio was cast in Frank Zappa's musical, Thing-Fish. In voicing the part of Rhonda, she played opposite her real-life husband at the time, Terry Bozzio, who voiced the character, Harry, Rhonda's husband. In Thing-Fish, Bozzio articulated Zappa's early 1980s perspective on feminism, female sexuality, young urban professionals (Yuppies), and the state of Broadway musical theater.[5]: 188–194
Missing Persons
Bozzio, along with Zappa touring guitarist Warren Cuccurullo and Terry Bozzio who had been one of Zappa's drummers, founded Missing Persons in 1980.
Missing Persons had several hits during the first half of the 1980s but broke up in 1986, shortly after the release of their third full-length album Color In Your Life.
Dale Bozzio has continued to record and perform since the breakup of the original Missing Persons band. During the early 1990s, Dale Bozzio toured with her own hired band using the name "Missing Persons" and performing Missing Persons songs.[citation needed] She now[when?] tours under the name "Missing Persons featuring Dale Bozzio."[citation needed]
In June 2005, Missing Persons featuring Dale Bozzio appeared on week five of the NBC show Hit Me Baby One More Time.[7] They performed "Words" and a cover of the Kylie Minogue dance track, "Can't Get You Out of My Head".
Solo
Bozzio's solo album Riot In English was released on January 1, 1988 on Prince's Paisley Park Records. The Simon Simon music video was the only video produced from the album.[citation needed]
Her EP New Wave Sessions was released on October 23, 2007 on compact disc by Cleopatra Records. New versions of Missing Persons' hits "Words", and "Destination Unknown", plus covers of '80s classics "Funkytown", "Der Kommissar", "Turning Japanese", "I Know What Boys Like", and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" are included. A collectible, white vinyl album was also produced by Cleopatra Records but limited to 300 copies.[citation needed]
In 2010, Bozzio's Make Love Not War album came out on Electrik Blue Records. This was her second album proper and is a collection of previously unreleased songs recorded for Prince's label in the early 1990s. These were intended for an album that was not completed at the time. It also includes the remixes of Simon Simon that appeared on the single. An accompanying single titled the Talk Talk EP was released at the same time with some alternate versions of album tracks released as B Sides.[citation needed]
Influences, and influence upon other artists
Bozzio was influenced by black and white film era stars including Jean Harlow and Marlene Dietrich.[4]: 06:21 She was also influenced by Judy Garland, and Frank Zappa.[4]: 11:57 For her work with Missing Persons, Bozzio drew inspiration from the screen images of black and white era actresses; however, she incorporated color into her presentation.[4]: 07:02
Personal life
During her work with Frank Zappa, Consalvi met Zappa drummer, Terry Bozzio, in 1976. They married in 1979, after Terry Bozzio had become a member of the band UK, and divorced in 1986, with Dale Bozzio retaining her married name.[2]
Discography
With Frank Zappa
- Joe's Garage Act I (1979)
- Joe's Garage Acts II, and III (1979)
- Thing-Fish (1984)
- The Lost Episodes (1996)
With Missing Persons
- Missing Persons EP (1980)No. 46 US
- Spring Session M (1982, 1995)No. 17 US
- Rhyme & Reason (1984, 2000)No. 43 US
- Color In Your Life (1986, 2000)No. 88 US
- The Best of Missing Persons (1987)
- Late Nights Early Days (1998)
- Remixed Hits (1999)
- Lost Tracks (2002)
- Classic Masters: Missing Persons (2002)
- The Best of Missing Persons: 10 Best Series (2002)
- Walking in LA: The dance mixes (2006)
- Live From the Danger Zone!: Dale Bozzio & Missing Persons (March 2008 Acadia Records UK – Europe & Airline Records – USA)
Solo releases
- Riot In English (1988)
- New Wave Sessions (2007)
- Talk Talk EP (2010)
- Make Love Not War (2010)
Filmography and videography
Filmography
- Baby Snakes (1979)
- Lunch Wagon (1981)
- Zappa's Universe (1993)
- US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 (2009)
Videography
Missing Persons
- Words (1981)
- Mental Hopscotch (1982)
- Destination Unknown (1982)
- Noticeable One (1983)
- Surrender Your Heart (1984)
- Give (1984)
- Right Now (1984)
- I Can't Think About Dancing (1986)
With Frank Sinatra
- L.A. is My Lady (1984)
Solo
- Simon Simon (1988)
References
- ^ Luther Orrick-Guzman "Missing Persons The Famed '80's New Wave Band is Back!" QvMagazine Issue 22 The Triumph Issue 2001, last sentence of last para.
- ^ a b c Deirdre Donahue "They May Be Missing Persons, but Terry and Dale Bozzio Have Found Each Other" People Magazine Vol. 22 No. 22 November 26, 1984
- ^ a b Christopher John Treacy "Missing Persons Finds New Life" The Boston Herald January 5, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f Chris Cordani "Interview with Dale Bozzio" Revenge of the 80s Radio June 27, 2008.
- ^ a b c Lowe, Kelly Fisher (2007). The Words and Music of Frank Zappa (1st paperback ed.). Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, printers. ISBN 978-0-8032-6005-4. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- ^ "Review, Lost Episodes" The AllMusic Guide
- ^ "Episode Detail: Hit Me Baby One More Time - Hit Me Baby One More Time" Hit Me Baby One More Time 2005 Season 1 Episode 5, TV Guide retrieved November 22, 2012
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