Joey DeMaio
Joey DeMaio | |
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DeMaio with Manowar in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Joseph G. Maio March 6, 1954[1] Auburn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, power metal |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Bass, keyboards, guitar |
| 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 owner 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]
Equipment
DeMaio mostly plays in piccolo tuning, which is the same as standard bass tuning, but tuned up an octave. He primarily uses custom Rickenbacker 4003 basses with EMG pickups and guitar-style string spacing, inspired off of a Rickenbacker he played that was modified by John "Dawk" Stillwell.
See also
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. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2008.
- ^ "Joe Kleon Interviews Joey DeMaio from Manowar". Joekleon.com. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ 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.