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]
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Joey DeMaio | |
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![]() DeMaio with Manowar in 2016 | |
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Born | (1954-03-06) March 6, 1954 (age 68)[1] Auburn, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Heavy metal, power metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Bass, keyboards |
Years active | 1971–present |
Labels | Magic Circle Music |
Member of | Manowar |
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]
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