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Dion DiMucci
b. 1939Bronx, NYItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
Runaround Sue; The Wanderer; pioneered doo-wop and early rock and roll
Biography
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee 1989; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Notable For
- Runaround Sue
- The Wanderer
- pioneered doo-wop and early rock and roll
Honors & Recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee 1989
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dion DiMucci Italian?
Yes — Dion DiMucci is of Italian heritage. Runaround Sue; The Wanderer; pioneered doo-wop and early rock and roll
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Rock/Pop
- Years
- b. 1939
- Birth Place
- Bronx, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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