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by Bob G on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyWe loved seeing Dion. He won't be around forever. So, see him if he has another show.
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Dion DiMucci, best known mononymously as Dion, is a world-renowned singer and songwriter with a career spanning decades. Best known for doo-wop jukebox classics like "Runaround Sue," "The Wanderer" and "Ruby Baby," Dion earned 39 Top 40 hits across the 1950s and '60s both as a solo artist and with the Belmonts and the Del-Satins. Many classic pop and rock musicians, such as Paul Simon, Lou Reed and Bryan Adams, cite Dion as a direct influence on their work.
Born in the Bronx in 1939, Dion found musical inspiration from his father, a vaudeville performer. Dion was also drawn to the blues, doo-wop and country music, particularly that of Hank Williams. In the early days of his career, Dion sang in local clubs around the Bronx and on street corners. In 1957, Dion was teamed up with Bob and Gene Schwartz to form doo-wop group the Belmonts, with Dion singing lead vocals. Together, they toured with Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper, and Frankie Sardo. In 1959, Dion narrowly escaped tragedy when he declined to join the other performers on a flight to the next tour stop, opting instead to take the bus. The plane crashed, killing all on board.
In 1960, Dion checked into rehab for heroin addiction. Subsequently, he pursued a solo career and released his first solo album, Alone With Dion, in 1961. Later that same year, Dion recorded "Runaround Sue" (co-written by Ernie Maresca) with the Del-Satins--the single was a smash, hitting No. 1 and selling over a million copies. Dion also found significant fame via "The Wanderer," a B-side to "The Majestic" and also written by Maresca. The same year, Dion performed around the world and appeared in Columbia Pictures' musical film Twist Around The Clock. He signed with Columbia the following year.
From 1965 on, Dion began performing more blues-driven material and teamed up with a new group, the Wanderers, featuring former Belmonts bandmate Carlo Mastrangelo on drums. In 1966, Dion reunited with the Belmonts, recording one LP, Together Again.
By the late 1960s, Dion began singing predominantly Christian material, recording Dick Holler's "Abraham, Martin and John" in response to the decade's assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. The song was enormously successful, selling over one million copies and was certified gold.
Dion spent the 1970s and part of the 80s recording contemporary Christian music. He also reunited with the Belmonts in 1972, releasing a live album Reunion: Live At Madison Square Garden. In 1984, Dion won the GMA Dove Award, also known as the Christian Music Award, for the 1983 album I Put Away My Idols. He was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male for the same album. In 1987, Dion published his autobiography, The Wanderer: Dion's Story.
In 1989, Dion was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was introduced by Lou Reed. Later, in 2002, Dion was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for "Runaround Sue." Dion's 2006 album of blues and country standards, Bronx in Blue, was nominated for a Grammy and peaked at No. 2 on the Top Blues Albums chart.
Over the past 20 years, Dion has stayed extremely busy, releasing more than 10 solo studio albums, including 2007's Son of Skip James, 2020's Blues With Friends, and 2021's Stomping Ground, which became Dion's second No. 1 blues album. He has also collaborated with the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Paul Simon, and Bruce Springsteen.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 The very best of dion
by Eotwrob on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyDion had the audience from the minute he walked out. The perfect mix of oldies and his new albums which are extraordinary. Also the incredible acoustic blues which was divine and showed off what a gifted guitar player he is
Rating: 4 out of 5 A-one
by Marty on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyLoved the show and music-old and new. Brought back so many memories. Full house.Had M and M’s to cap it off. Just a fun night from beginning to end. Dion was terrific. Great seats; great venue. Can’t wait for other R and R’s. The oldies but goodies. Only Cousin Bruce was missing.
Rating: 4 out of 5 dion
by mike on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyExcellent show. Great song selection and terrific band. Also, great venue.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing
by Dianne on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyDion was amazing as usual. My husband has dementia and Dion is his favorite and he really enjoyed the show. Dions music helped bring him out of an unconscious state. His favorite is runaround sue and the wanderer
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great Show - Dion at Westbury Music Fair
by Alan on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyDion is still in great form and great voice and doing his hits through al these decades! Plus he has a fabulous band featuring the incredible Arnos Hecht!! The show was pure joy! Alan
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome
by Nancy on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyDion looked great he still had his amazing voice. It was very enjoyable. It was great being apart of it
Rating: 5 out of 5 Dion, the one and only...
by dahat on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyMaster showman and icon for the ages, never fails to entertain...
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fantastic show
by Befreee on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyDion was incredible. Can’t say enough good things.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Throughly enjoyed!
by Greeneyesny on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyEnjoy the show throughly. He introduced new music while giving us plenty of songs we all knew & love. He still sounds good.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The Wanderer
by Donna the Prima Donna on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyThe experience that Westbury music fair gives from lounge to waiting for show to to start Every seat you can see it was a full house Dion came out On time started with his oldies but goody And his band was amazing even he even dedicated his new stomping ground record produced by Joe Bonamassa and various audience that he was so honored to play with on and his acoustic guitar was on Chi I never saw Dion play so well on that guitar the audience danced and they rocked and it was an amazing night and at the end he ended with the wanderer which he is now in process making a play out of it and maybe bringing it to Broadway thank you Ticketmaster for the wonderful seats Loyal fan
Rating: 5 out of 5 Dion Delivers
by JoJo on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyThis had to be one of the best of the 500+ concerts that I've attended through the years. At 83 years of age, Dion's voice is as amazing as ever. He played a great mix of all his quintessential hits and newer tunes.The level of talent that this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member possesses is truly remarkable. I mean, who in the world gets the likes of Billy Gibbons, Bruce Springsteen, Boz Scaggs, Eric Clapton, G.E. Smith, Jimmy Vivino, Joe Bonamassa, Keb' Mo, Mark Knopfler, Patty Scialfa, Peter Frampton, Rickie Lee Jones and Sonny Landreth to join them on an album during Covid (or any other time). His touring band was also world class. I was especially taken by the sax player, Arno Hecht, who has played with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Robert Plant, James Brown, Tom Waits, Iggy Pop, Ray Charles, BB King, The Allman Brothers and Joe Cocker, to name just a few. All in all, just a great night of music with a man who has seen it all, and is as humble as he is talented.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Love listening to Dion - his crooning makes us younger
by Scott on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburySolid 90 minutes, songs & stories. Band, top notch, hot & fun. Can’t wait for his play to get to Broadway. My Vegas friend wishes that he would play there.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Never Gets Old
by D. B. on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyDion was everything you hoped he would be. Sings the great oldies and gives us some new things too. Hope it wasn't really a farewell tour. You can't help but sing along. Band is great behind him as well. God bless and hope he's around for another 83 years.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Dion - The Best
by Geo on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyThere is a reason for Dion being in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 80+ yrs old & still puts on a full show. His voice is still great.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Wanderer always returns home
by Kenny K on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyYo, first of all, Westbury is one of my favorite venues for concerts; it’s like having the performer in your living room. Dion has such a compelling history and rocking catalogue that, along with his wonderful charm (and wonderful backup band), we all are uplifted to a higher plane together.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Dion Still Got It
by Evan G on 7/26/22NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyConcert Review- Dion NYCB Theater at Westbury (Westbury Music Fair) 7/23/22- You can sum this concert up in four words- "He still got it." Ageless and timeless at age 83, Dion is still creating great new music and gratefully, much of it blues oriented at that. In good voice and good spirits, the "King of New York" interspersed excellent and poignant new tunes with his classics, and the nearly sold-out crowd gave him a deserved hero's welcome and reaction. Simply put, it was a wonderful 90 or so minute show with no opening act, and he didn't need one. If there were a Mount Rushmore of living and still performing giants in their 80s, I'd have George Clinton, Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, and Dion right on there. They're not living off their name and fame; they're still out there killing every time they step foot on stage. Dion. Man. Doesn't get much better. Bravo.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great Show
by B. F. on 7/25/22We we at his show on Saturday in Westbury and he put on an amazing performance He has really evolved over the years and is not just an oldies performer His new songs are great
Rating: 5 out of 5 RUN, DON'T WALK!!!
by D. W. on 7/24/22Long-time Dion fan. First time seeing him in concert. Was hesitant because of the negative comments about him seeing new songs. Broke down and got tix when they offered a deep discount. So glad I did. If you're looking for a Golden Oldies concert, this ain't it. Dion had a perfect mix of the old and the new. Every song was a gem. Loved singing along to the hits, and the new songs are fire!!! Dion has not lost his touch (or sex appeal), and every moment was thoroughly enjoyed. Hope this is only my first of many Dion concerts.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great Experience
by Doc S on 7/24/22St. George Theatre - Staten IslandWe weren't sure if Dion was up to it but his performance was GREAT! Very personable and still has a powerful voice. The theater is beautiful.