Dion DiMucci Net Worth

May 2024 · 10 minute read

Dion DiMucci net worth is
$5 Million

Dion DiMucci Wiki Biography

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.

Dion DiMucci Net Worth $5 million

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.


#Fact
1Host, with Sandy Dell, of an infomercial for TimeLife's "Doo Wop" music collection. [2007]
2Release of his autobiography, "The Wanderer: Dion's Story" by Dion with Davin Seay. [1988]
3During the summer of 1963, in a "Summer Stock" theatrical group, he played the lead role of "Sky Masterson" in "Guys and Dolls" .
4Three children with Susan: Tane (born 1966), August, and Lark DiMucci.
5His parents' names were Pasquale and Frances DiMucci.
6In 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.
7He appeared in concert on US Public TV's "Soundstage" in 1975.
8His 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".
9His 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").
10Dion was in the "Folk Rock" scene of the late 1960s and 1970s and recorded a folk rock album for Columbia Records.
11The 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.
12Appears on sleeve of The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club" album.
13Had a #1 hit with "Runaround Sue" (as "Dion"). [1961]
14Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989
15(1957-1960) Sang lead with his group, The Belmonts.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2016 performer - 1 episode, 2016
ConanTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016
Fallout 42015Video Game performer: "The Wanderer" - as Dion
Mike & MikeTV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2014 - 2015 writer - 2 episodes, 2014 - 2015
Dancing with the Stars2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Cássia2014Documentary writer: "Nasci Pra Chorar Born to Cry"
Seal Team Eight: Behind Enemy Lines2014Video performer: "The Wanderer"
Call the Midwife2014TV Series performer - 1 episode
This Morning2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Expendables 22012performer: "The Wanderer" - as Dion
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Magic Trip: Ken Kesey's Search for a Kool Place2011Documentary performer: "The Wanderer" - as Dion
Rio Sex Comedy2010performer: "A Teenager in Love" - as Dion
Flipped2010/Iperformer: "A Teenager In Love" - as Dion
A Little Help2010performer: "Runaround Sue", "If You Want To Rock And Roll" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue", "If You Want To Rock And Roll"
Big Fan2009performer: "Two-Ton Feather" 1963, "Daddy Rollin' in Your Arms" 1968 - as Dion / writer: "Two-Ton Feather" 1963, "Daddy Rollin' in Your Arms" 1968
Game Boys2008performer: "The Wanderer"
So You Think You Can Dance CanadaTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2008 writer - 1 episode, 2008
Cold CaseTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007
This Christmas2007performer: "Rockin' around the Christmas Tree" - as Dion
In a Man's World2004writer: "Runaround Sue"
The Wire2003TV Series performer - 1 episode
The West Wing2002TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Deuces Wild2002performer: "I Wonder Why" - as Dion
Houve Uma Vez Dois Verões2002writer: "Nasci pra Chorar / Born to Cry"
Behind Enemy Lines2001performer: "The Wanderer" - as Dion
Chicken Run2000performer: "The Wanderer" - as Dion
The Sopranos1999TV Series performer - 1 episode
Tohuwabohu1997-1998TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Telling Lies in America1997performer: "Little Diane" - as Dion / writer: "Little Diane"
The Butcher Boy1997performer: "NO ONE KNOWS" - as Dion
Trial and Error1997performer: "Turn Me Loose" - as Dion
Picture Perfect1997performer: "Runaround Sue" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue"
Michael1996performer: "Winter Wonderland" 1934 - as Dion / producer: "Winter Wonderland" 1934
The Long Kiss Goodnight1996performer: "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" - as Dion
Let It Be Me1995performer: "Dance With Me"
There Goes My Baby1994performer: "I Wonder Why" - as Dion
Little Big League1994performer: "RUNAROUND SUE" - as Dion / writer: "RUNAROUND SUE"
A Bronx Tale1993performer: "I Wonder Why"
That Night1992performer: "RUNAROUND SUE", "THE WANDERER" - as Dion / writer: "RUNAROUND SUE"
Hot Shots!1991performer: "Dream Lover" - as Dion
The Hard Way1991performer: "Runaround Sue" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue"
Sleeping with the Enemy1991performer: "RUNAROUND SUE" - as Dion / writer: "RUNAROUND SUE"
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane1990performer: "Sea Cruise" - as Dion
Coupe de Ville1990performer: "The Wanderer" - as Dion
New Year's Rockin' Eve 19901989TV Special performer: "King Of The New York Streets", "Drive All Night" - uncredited / writer: "King Of The New York Streets" - uncredited
Mortal Sins1989performer: "Love Came To Me" - as Dion / writer: "Love Came To Me" - as DiMucci
Heavy Petting1989Documentary performer: "I Wonder Why" - as Dion
Pink Cadillac1989performer: "Drive All Night" - as Dion
Road House1989performer: "Runaround Sue" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue" - as Dion Di Mucci
Quantum Leap1989TV Series performer - 1 episode
Rockin' the Night Away1988TV Movie performer: "A Teenager in Love", "Runaround Sue" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue"
Bates Motel1987TV Movie performer: "Where or When" - as Dion
Concrete Angels1987performer: "Runaround Sue" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue" - as D. DiMucci
MoonlightingTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1987 writer - 1 episode, 1987
Peggy Sue Got Married1986performer: "Teenager In Love", "I Wonder Why" - as Dion
Best of Bandstand1986Video documentary performer: "Teenager in Love"
The Flamingo Kid1984performer: "Runaround Sue" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue"
Christine1983performer: "I Wonder Why" - as Dion
Style Wars1983TV Movie documentary performer: "The Wanderer" - as Dion
Diner1982performer: "A Teenager in Love", "I Wonder Why" - as Dion
Top of the PopsTV Series writer - 1 episode, 1981 performer - 1 episode, 1976
The Wanderers1979performer: "The Wanderer", "Runaround Sue" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue"
Teenage Cover Girls1976performer: "Runaround Sue" - uncredited / writer: "Runaround Sue" - uncredited
451974TV Series writer - 1 episode
That'll Be the Day1973performer: "Runaround Sue" - as Dion, uncredited / writer: "Runaround Sue" - uncredited
The Movie Orgy1968Documentary performer: "Runaround Sue" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue"
The Ed Sullivan Show1962TV Series performer - 1 episode
Twist Around the Clock1961performer: "The Wanderer", "Runaround Sue" - as Dion / writer: "Runaround Sue" - as D. DiMucci
Teenage Millionaire1961performer: "Somebody Nobody Wants", "Kissin' Game" - as Dion

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dellaventura1997-1998TV Series performer - 11 episodes
Heartland1989TV Series composer - 1 episode

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
A Little Help2010Dion
Puss Bucket1991Ilvos (as Dion)
Ten Girls Ago1962TV MovieTad Martin
Twist Around the Clock1961Dion (as Dion)
Teenage Millionaire1961Dion - Performer (as Dion)

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2016TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music2016TV Series documentaryHimself
Conan2016TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
A.K.A. Doc Pomus2012Documentary
EWTN Presents Bookmark2011TV SeriesHimself
Just Laugh!2010DocumentaryHimself
Mulberry St.2010DocumentaryHimself
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert2009TV SpecialHimself
The John Larroquette Show1993TV SeriesHimself
Grammy Legends1990TV SpecialHimself (as Dion)
New Year's Rockin' Eve 19901989TV SpecialHimself
Later with Bob Costas1989TV SeriesHimself
The Pat Sajak Show1989TV SeriesHimself
The 16th Annual American Music Awards1989TV SpecialHimself - Presenter (as Dion)
Rockin' the Night Away1988TV MovieHimself
Best of Bandstand1986Video documentaryHimself (as Dion)
American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration1985TV SpecialHimself (as Dion)
The Mike Douglas Show1963-1978TV SeriesHimself - Vocalist
Good Old Days1977TV MovieHimself
Sha Na Na1977TV SeriesHimself
New American Bandstand 19651958-1975TV SeriesHimself
Cher1975TV SeriesHimself
In Concert1973TV SeriesHimself
The David Frost Show1970TV SeriesHimself
Della1969TV SeriesHimself
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour1968TV SeriesHimself
Where the Action Is1966TV SeriesHimself
Thank Your Lucky Stars1961-1963TV SeriesHimself
Ready, Steady, Go!1963TV SeriesHimself
Juke Box Jury1962TV SeriesHimself - Panellist
The Ed Sullivan Show1962TV SeriesHimself
The Dick Clark Show1958-1960TV SeriesHimself

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