Dale Frances Bozzio (née Consalvi; born March 2, 1955) is an American

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and pop

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. She is best known as co-founder and

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of the '80s new wave band

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and for her work with

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. While with Zappa, she performed significant roles in two of his major works, ''

Joe's Garage ''Joe's Garage'' is a three-part rock opera recorded by American musician Frank Zappa in September and November 1979. Originally released as two separate studio albums on Zappa Records, the project was later remastered and reissued as a triple a ...

'' (1979) and ''

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'' (1984). Bozzio has released four solo albums and one EP. She co-founded Missing Persons in 1980 with former Zappa musicians

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and

Terry Bozzio Terry John Bozzio (born December 27, 1950) is an American drummer best known for his work with Missing Persons and Frank Zappa. He has been featured on nine solo or collaborative albums, 26 albums with Zappa and seven albums with Missing Person ...

(her husband from 1979 to 1986). In addition to being the band's lead vocalist, she also contributed lyrics. Missing Persons released one EP and six albums, including ''

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'' (1982), which achieved gold record status. After Missing Persons disbanded in 1986, Bozzio was signed to

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label which released her first solo album, ''

Riot in English ''Riot in English'' is the debut studio album by American singer Dale Bozzio. It was released on March 4, 1988 by Paisley Park Records. Bozzio began working on the album after her divorce from Terry Bozzio and the break-up of their band Missing Pe ...

'' (1988). Bozzio subsequently reformed Missing Persons 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. In 2014, Bozzio was signed to

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and released a new studio album titled ''

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.'' During the summer of 2014, she signed with GRA Records for a new album to be produced by Stephan DeReine.

Early life

Bozzio was born Dale Frances Consalvi in

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. From the age of 16, she studied drama at

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and worked as a Bunny at the

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in Boston.Deirdre Donahu
"They May Be Missing Persons, but Terry and Dale Bozzio Have Found Each Other"
''People Magazine'' Vol. 22 No. 22 November 26, 1984 She was named Boston Playboy Club Bunny of the Year in 1975. In 1976, Bozzio traveled to Playboy Mansion West in Los Angeles at the request of

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, to interview for a position as a Valentine party hostess.Chris Cordan
"Interview with Dale Bozzio"
Revenge of the 80s Radio June 27, 2008. The opportunity provided for both a continuing relationship with

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and for living arrangements in Los Angeles, from which she could pursue an acting career. But Bozzio rejected Hefner's offer and thus failed to 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. Bozzio posed nude for

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, being featured in an edition published in February 1985.

With Frank Zappa

Zappa hired Bozzio to voice the part of Mary in his rock opera ''

'' (1979) which was under development at the time. In that role she sang about issues such as the

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, sexuality, and the culture of rock bands. In "Packard Goose", Bozzio, again as the voice of Mary, gave a brief monologue concerning how information, knowledge, wisdom, truth, beauty, love, and music relate to each other, with music as the best. Bozzio's voice can also be heard in the 1979 film ''

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'' and in the single "I Don't Wanna Get Drafted" (1980), a criticism of the U.S. military draft policy at that time. "I Don't Wanna Get Drafted" was also included on the album ''

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'' (1996). In 1984, Bozzio was cast in Zappa's musical, ''

.'' In voicing the part of Rhonda, she played opposite her real-life husband at the time,

, who voiced the character Harry, Rhonda's husband. In ''Thing-Fish,'' Bozzio articulated some of the album's topics such as feminism, female sexuality,

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, and the state of Broadway musical theater. 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."

Missing Persons

Bozzio, along with Zappa touring guitarist Warren Cuccurullo and Terry Bozzio who had been one of Zappa's drummers, founded

in 1980. Missing Persons had multiple hits during the first half of the 1980s and disbanded in 1986, shortly after the release of their third album titled ''

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'' (1986). Bozzio continued to record and perform after the breakup of the original Missing Persons band. During the early 1990s, she toured with her own group using the band name and performing Missing Persons songs. In June 2005, Missing Persons featuring Dale Bozzio appeared on week five of the

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show '' Hit Me Baby One More Time.'' Dale and Missing Persons were referenced in season 2 of the CW TV network show ''

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'' in 2015. A recurring character played by

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is FBI agent Dale Bozzio, who works on missing persons cases.

Solo career

Bozzio's solo album ''

'' was released in 1988 on

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, under the mononym Dale. The lead single "Simon Simon" reached #33 on the

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. ''New Wave Sessions'' was released on October 9, 2007, on compact disc by

. The album included new versions of the Missing Persons hits "Words" and " Destination Unknown", and covers of the 1980s songs "

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", " Der Kommissar", "

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", "

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", and "

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". In 2010, Bozzio's ''Make Love Not War'' album and ''Talk Talk'' EP was released on Electrik Blue Records. In 2014, Bozzio's ''

'' was released on

. In 2020, she released her second solo album as Missing Persons titled '' Dreaming''. It contains mostly covers of some classic rock / pop songs from 1960s, 1970s and 1980s decades.

Influences and influence upon other artists

Bozzio was influenced by

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era stars including

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and

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. She was also influenced by

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, and Frank Zappa. 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. Her influence was behind Gelvin Guitars SSM guitar they made specifically for her with a Spring Session M theme to it.

Personal life

During her work with Zappa, she met drummer

in 1976. They married in 1979 after Terry had become a member of the band

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They divorced in 1986 with Dale retaining her married name. She has two children from her marriage to Richard McKenzie.Life Is So Strange. (The Autobiography of Dale Bozzio.) 2021 Cleopatra Records. Chapter 24, page 164.

Discography

With Frank Zappa

* ''

, Act I'' (1979) * ''

, Acts II and III'' (1979) * ''

'' (1984) * ''

'' (1996)

With Missing Persons

* ''Missing Persons EP'' (1980) No. 46 US * ''

'' (1982, 1995) No. 17 US * '' Rhyme & Reason'' (1984, 2000) No. 43 US * ''

'' (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) * ''

'' (2014) * '' Dreaming'' (2020)

Solo releases

* ''

'' (1988) * ''New Wave Sessions'' (2007) * ''Talk Talk EP'' (2010) * ''Make Love Not War'' (2010)

Filmography and videography

Filmography

* ''

'' (1979) * ''

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'' (1981) * ''

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'' (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)

Guest Appearances

"Walking in LA" live with Lunden Reign, Live at LA Pride Festival (June 7, 2014)

References

External links

*
Dale Bozzio interview 2014 Rocker Magazine
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