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Joey DeMaio was born on March 6, 1954 in Auburn, New York, United States. Joey DeMaio is a bassist, composer and record producer. The age as of 2026 is 72. Schooling on record includes Auburn High School.
My Take
Joey DeMaio is one of those figures I think of when heavy metal gets dismissed as noise. Founding Manowar back in 1980 and serving as its bass player and main songwriter, he built a band on sheer conviction, loud and unapologetic. I find his control fascinating because he didn't just play; he ran the machine, launching Magic Circle Music to own the operation end to end. That ownership instinct tells me a lot about how seriously he takes the craft. Coming out of Auburn, New York, he turned a small-town start into a decades-long identity. Whatever you make of the volume, the commitment is real, and I respect that.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joey DeMaio
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーイ・ディマイオ
- Reading
- じょーい・でぃまいお
- Born
- March 6, 1954 (age 72)
- Origin
- Auburn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- bassist / composer / record producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Auburn High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joey DeMaio born?
Born March 6, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Joey DeMaio from?
Joey DeMaio is from Auburn, New York, United States.
What does Joey DeMaio do?
Joey DeMaio works as bassist, composer, record producer.
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