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Dion Francis DiMucci was born on 18 July 1939, in The Bronx, New York City, USA, of part-Italian descent, and is a singer and songwriter, best known for being one of the most popular rock ‘n’ roll artists during the pre-British Invasion era of the ‘50s and ‘60s. He’s had numerous hits, and all of his endeavors have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Dion DiMucci? As of late-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $5 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the music industry, being responsible for the hit singles “The Wanderer” and “Runaround Sue” in particular. He’s also been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and all of these achievements ensured the position of his wealth.

As a child, Dion often joined his father touring as a vaudeville entertainer, and he found an interest for country music. His influences would then increase to blues and doo-wop as he grew up. He continued to develop his voice and later auditioned for the newly formed Mohawk Records in 1957. This would lead to his first single entitled “The Chosen Few” by Dion and the Timberlanes, a group he never met.

Eventually Dion formed a group with his friends called the Belmonts, and he became the lead. In 1958, they released “I Wonder Why” which would make it to 22nd spot on the US charts. They continued to make hits including “No One Knows” and “A Teenager in Love” which reached fifth spot on the US pop charts. The Belmont’s biggest hit would come with “Where or When” which reached the third spot on the charts, but then in 1960 Dion had to be hospitalized because of heroin addiction. From then, problems started forming in the group and they had less success, prompting Dion to quit and start his own career.

He released the solo album “Alone with Dion” which had the hit “Lonely Teenager”, but then started performing with the vocal group the Del-Satins which would help him create the record “Runaround Sue”, which reached top of the US Charts and many others – the song would sell over a million copies and was certified gold. He continued this success with “The “Wanderer” which is still popularly used today.

After appearing in various tours, Dion appeared in the film “Twist Around the Clock”, and would continue to produce albums. He became the first rock ‘n’ roll artist signed to Columbia Records, releasing “Ruby Baby” and “Drip Drop”. However, his success started to decline, coupled with the fact that he was still dealing with drug addiction.

He then started releasing more blues-oriented music, and briefly reunited with The Belmonts for “Together Again” which was not successful. They then appeared on the “Clay Cole Show”, and Dion was featured in the album cover of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by the Beatles. After getting freed from his addiction, he then tried his hand at a record contract in 1970, which led to the hit “Abraham, Martin & John”. After being converted to a born-again Christian, he started releasing Christian music during the 1980s. He created his autobiography in 1988, entitled “The Wanderer: Dion’s Story”.

He returned to rock music in 1989, creating the album “Yo Frankie” which had appearances from various artists including Bryan Adams and Patty Smyth. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the same year, and would return to Catholicism. Some of his most recent works include “Deja Nu” and being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2015, he was still touring, and released the single “New York Is My Home”.

For his personal life, Dion is married to Susan, and they have three daughter; they live in Boca Raton, Florida. It is known that Dion almost went on the same flight in 1959 that killed Buddy Holly and other performers. According to an interview, he views his life today as a rock ‘n’ roll redemption story.

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Dion DiMucci Important Facts

• Host, with Sandy Dell, of an infomercial for TimeLife’s “Doo Wop” music collection. [2007]
• Release of his autobiography, “The Wanderer: Dion’s Story” by Dion with Davin Seay. [1988]
• During the summer of 1963, in a “Summer Stock” theatrical group, he played the lead role of “Sky Masterson” in “Guys and Dolls” .
• Three children with Susan: Tane (born 1966), August, and Lark DiMucci.
• His parents’ names were Pasquale and Frances DiMucci.
• In the fall of 1967 appeared for a week at “Maxim’s Third Rail” a local Bronx NYC disco club, to the delight of his fans. On several occasions, that week,he performed a unique version 0f “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”, from The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper” album.
• He appeared in concert on US Public TV’s “Soundstage” in 1975.
• His worldwide million sellers (1960-1963) include “Lonely Teenager”, “Runaround Sue”, “The Wanderer”, “Lovers Who Wander”, “Little Diane”, “Love Came To Me”, “Ruby Baby”, “Donna The Prima Donna”, and “Drip Drop”.
• His favorite songs are “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed, “Respect” by Aretha Franklin, “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes, “Someday Baby” by Bob Dylan, “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton, “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins, “Runaway” by Del Shannon, “Rock And Roll Music” by Chuck Berry, “Long Tall Sally” by Little Richard and “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green. (Source: BBC Radio 2 “Tracks of My Years”).
• Dion was in the “Folk Rock” scene of the late 1960s and 1970s and recorded a folk rock album for Columbia Records.
• The Belmonts were on the Winter Dance Party tour in the winter of 1959, the same tour that proved to be the last for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson (aka The Big Bopper), when they died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. Dion was touring with them but did not take the plane because he thought the $36 price for the trip was too high. He recently said that the fare was equal to the monthly rent for his family’s apartment in The Bronx.
• Appears on sleeve of The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club” album.
• Had a #1 hit with “Runaround Sue” (as “Dion”). [1961]
• Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989
• (1957-1960) Sang lead with his group, The Belmonts.

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