Warren Cuccurullo Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Height, Bands, Albums

Warren Cuccurullo is a versatile American musician, songwriter, and former bodybuilder, best known for his tenure as a guitarist for Duran Duran and as a founding member of Missing Persons.

With a career spanning over four decades, his innovative guitar work and collaborations with artists like Frank Zappa have cemented his reputation as a dynamic figure in rock and new wave music.

Profile

• Full Name: Warren Bruce Cuccurullo
• Stage Name: Warren Cuccurullo
• Born: December 8, 1956
• Age: 68 years old
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Musician, Songwriter, Former Bodybuilder, Restaurant Owner
• Height: 5’8″ (1.73 m)
• Parents: Jerry Cuccurullo, Ellen Cuccurullo
• Siblings: Jerry Cuccurullo Jr., Robert Cuccurullo, Stephanie Cuccurullo
• Spouse: Donna Nguyen
• Children: Mayko Cuccurullo
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth:$2 million to $20 million USD

Early Life and Education

Warren Cuccurullo was born on December 8, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, to Jerry and Ellen Cuccurullo. The eldest of four children, he grew up with brothers Jerry Jr. and Robert and sister Stephanie in the Canarsie neighborhood, rooted in his Italian-American and Greek heritage from Nocera Inferiore, Campania, Italy.

He graduated from Canarsie High School in 1974 but did not pursue higher education, focusing instead on his music career. His ethnicity is mixed (Italian-American and Greek), and details about his religious beliefs are not publicly available.

Career

Warren Cuccurullo began his career in the late 1970s, joining Frank Zappa’s band in 1978, where he appeared on the album Joe’s Garage (1979) and in the film Baby Snakes (1979). His encyclopedic knowledge of Zappa’s catalog earned him stage appearances with the band. In 1980, he co-founded Missing Persons with Terry and Dale Bozzio, releasing the influential album Spring Session M (1982) with hits like “Destination Unknown” and “Walking in L.A.” He invented the “Missing Link” guitar for their experimental album Rhyme & Reason (1984), but tensions led to the band’s dissolution in 1986.

Cuccurullo joined Duran Duran as a session guitarist in 1986 for Notorious after Andy Taylor’s departure, becoming a full member in 1989. His songwriting and experimental guitar work on albums like Big Thing (1988) and The Wedding Album (1993) produced hits like “Ordinary World” and “Come Undone.” He left Duran Duran in 2001 but contributed to their 2023 album Danse Macabre. With Nick Rhodes, he formed TV Mania, releasing Bored with Prozac and the Internet? (2013). His solo work includes albums like Guitar Speak (1993) and Playing in Tongues (2009). Cuccurullo also owns a restaurant and has composed film scores, showcasing his diverse talents.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @warrencuccurullo
• Facebook Handle: Warren Cuccurullo
• Twitter Handle: @warrencuccurull
• YouTube Channel: Warren Cuccurullo

Personal Life

Warren Cuccurullo, 68, is engaged to Donna Nguyen, a Vietnamese woman living with him in Los Angeles. He has an adopted son, Mayko Cuccurullo (born July 7, 1983), from his former long-term relationship with Claudia Bueno. Mayko, who lives in Rio de Janeiro, appeared in Duran Duran’s “Breath After Breath” video (1993) and contributed vocals to the N’Liten Up project.

Discography

• Joe’s Garage (1979, Frank Zappa) – Guitar
• Baby Snakes (1979) – Himself
• Lunch Wagon (1981) – Actor
• Spring Session M (1982, Missing Persons) – Guitar, Vocals
• Rhyme & Reason (1984, Missing Persons) – Guitar, Vocals
• Color in Your Life (1986, Missing Persons) – Guitar, Vocals
• Notorious (1986, Duran Duran) – Guitar
• Big Thing (1988, Duran Duran) – Guitar, Songwriter
• The Wedding Album (1993, Duran Duran) – Guitar, Songwriter
• The Saint (1997) – Soundtrack Contributor
• Guitar Speak (1993) – Solo Album, Guitar, Vocals
• Bored with Prozac and the Internet? (2013, TV Mania) – Guitar, Songwriter
• Playing in Tongues (2009) – Solo Album, Guitar, Vocals
• Chicanery (2010, Chicanery) – Guitar, Songwriter
• Danse Macabre (2023, Duran Duran) – Guitar (selected tracks)

Net Worth

Warren Cuccurullo’s net worth is estimated to range between $2 million and $20 million USD, reflecting varying reports. His wealth stems from his music career with Frank Zappa, Missing Persons, and Duran Duran, as well as solo albums, restaurant ownership, and film score compositions. His contributions to hit singles and consistent work in the industry have ensured financial stability.