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    Joey DeMaio born March 6, 1954, Auburn, New York is an American bass player and main songwriter for the heavy metal band Manowar which he co-founded in 1980. He is also the founder and CEO of Magic Circle Music. Born in Auburn, New York, he was a childhood friend of Manowar singer Eric Adams. DeMaio played bass in several school bands. In the 1970s he toured with the musical Godspell premiere.

Date of Birth: 06-Mar-1954

Place of Birth: Auburn, New York, United States of America

Profession: Musician, Bassist

Nationality: Italy, United States of America

Zodiac Sign: Pisces ldhood friend of Manowar singer Eric Adams. 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. He worked as a pyro-tec for Black Sabbath during their "Heaven and Hell" tour. He is known to display his technical abilities and playing speed during solos both on Manowar studio recordings and live shows, often covering classical parts such as "Flight of the Bumblebee", which DeMaio has retitled "Sting of the Bumblebee" in reference to his high-speed renditions of the piece.
In 2006, shortly after creating the record label Magic Circle Music, he became manager of the Italian metal band Rhapsody of Fire. He is also a producer for the band HolyHell.
Joey DeMaio has a distinct Bass sound due to his Dawk custom built piccolo basses. One of which was used by Joe Dell musician on the Sleepy Hollow Band track Night-Shift Blues as was announced by Steve Goldby on Metal Talk during the Hail to England edition (4/5/17).