Dale is the co-founder and lead singer of Missing Persons, one of the 80s most distinctive bands…musically, stylistically, and, primarily because of Dale, fashion-wise. Check out this link to Dale’s always adventurous and creative fashion sense from over the years: https://www.lethalamounts.com/magazine-index/2021/01/21/dale-bozzio-new-wave-neon-babe.
She has released her scintillating autobiography entitled Life is So Strange – Missing Persons, Frank Zappa, Prince & Beyond, through Los Angeles-based label Cleopatra Entertainment.
The book is a riotous, humorous, sexy, intimate, no-holds barred story of Bozzio’s life in and out of music. She has absolutely no qualms about sharing stories of all aspects of her life that will amaze, titillate, impress, and endear her to those who read her fascinating life journey. This book is the ultimate kiss and tell story!
The book is a comprehensive overview of her life…from her childhood to her tales of life in the fast lane.
In the 70s, she worked at the Playboy Club in Boston and in 1975 was named Boston Playboy Club Bunny of the Year. She wound up in L.A. and met Frank Zappa, an influential figure in her life. Zappa cast her in his rock opera Joe’s Garage, in his film Baby Snakes and in his musical Thing-Fish. Bozzio still speaks reverentially of Zappa for helping her launch her music career.
Bozzio also writes of her professional – and personal – relationship with Prince, both as a performer and as lovers. In fact, her book reveals intimate and steamy details of Bozzio’s many affairs she’s had throughout her life…let’s just say Dale is not the shy, retiring type…
The book is not only a revealing look into her personal and professional life but also features incredible never-before seen photos from Dale’s personal archives as well as lyric sheets and poetry, along with a collectible 7” vinyl with recut versions of Destination Unknown and a remix of Mental Hopscotch by Kevin Haskins of Bauhaus.
Missing Persons was founded in 1980 in Los Angeles by guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, vocalist Dale Bozzio, and drummer Terry Bozzio. They went on to add bassist Patrick O’Hearn and keyboardist Chuck Wild.
Dale’s quirky voice and creative, unique fashion sense helped make the band’s blend of futuristic, electro-pop sensibilities a favorite in the burgeoning New Wave scene of that day, while newly launched MTV embraced the band’s catchy music and played the band’s videos in heavy rotation. They were also a top draw on the 80s concert circuit, including a memorable appearance at the US Festival in 1983, which also featured David Bowie, the Pretenders, U2 and Stevie Nicks, amongst others.
During the band’s initial six-year run, Dale sang and was front and center on the band’s memorable hits – Destination Unknown, Windows, Give, (all three of which she co-wrote), Walking in L.A. and Words.
The band’s debut album, Spring Session M, charted at #17 on the Billboard 200 upon its release in 1982 and is certified gold. The band’s two follow-up albums, 1984’s Rhyme & Reason and 1986’s Color in Your Life also charted at #43 and #83 respectively.
She remains the driving engine behind Missing Persons to this day, recording and touring with the band’s current lineup.