Missing Persons featuring Dale Bozzio plays at the Coach House Jan. 19
Missing Persons, the band that helped shape the “New Wave” genre in the early ’80s returns to The Coach House with all the original members. Dale Bozzio, the front woman of the band, was the Lady Gaga of her generation. Bozzio, an ex-Playboy Playmate beauty, is known for her sexy quirky voice, heavy make-up and provocative outfits. MP entered the music scene when disco had died and they dominated the MTV during the early ’80s when MTV actually played only music videos.
Their 1982 album, “Spring Session M” features the tracks “Words”, “Windows”, Destination Unknown”, and “Walking in LA”. Those titles made them a new wave icon. The original members consist of Dale Bozzio (vocals); Warren Cuccurullo (guitar, vocals); Chuck Wild (synthesizer, keyboard); Patrick O’Hearn (electric & synthesized bass, keyboards, synthesizers); and Terry Bozzio (vocals, keyboard, synthesizers, drums, percussion).
The first time I heard MP’s hit “Words” in 1982, I thought it was really catchy and had a danceable quality. And when I heard “Walking in LA”, I realized that it is true that nobody walks in LA. It was also the year of three of my favorite movies of all time “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial”, “Annie” and “Tootsie”.
After 30 years, who could have known that they would still be rockin’? Not to mention with all of its original members. This is too good to be true. I am so ready to recall my youth, get bouncin’ up and down and listen to wavering synthesizers, hear a nice dose of guitar, and Dale’s elegant distinctive voice. After all, I’m from the MTV generation.