Warren Cuccurullo

Warren Bruce Cuccurullo (born December 8, 1956 in Brooklyn) is a rock and pop guitarist who has worked with Frank Zappa, Duran Duran, and Missing Persons. Cuccurullo grew up in the Canarsie neighborhood of New York City. He began playing drums and guitar as a young child.

Recent Activities

Cuccurullo, long known to fans to have a vigorous and exhibitionist personality, took the plunge into adult print in 2000, appearing in a nude photo spread in Brazilian gay publication, G magazine.

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Nude - Brazil - G magazine

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In July of 2001, he relaunched his fan club website, adding additional members-only sections that included sexually explicit material, music downloads, a chat room, Q&A section and message board. Later that year, he became rather well-known for creating the "Rock Rod," a self-modeled dildo which sold through the manufacturer's website and in adult stores.

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2001 - Sexually explicit

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In the summer of 2002, he purchased a Santa Monica, California Italian restaurant called Via Veneto. It has become a Los Angeles hotspot and a favorite with celebrities. Around the same time as the restaurant purchase, he met a Vietnamese woman, to whom he is currently engaged. Shortly after this, he decided to remove all adult material from his website.

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2002 - Santa Monica, California

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Late in the summer of 2003, he experienced a spiritual epiphany after a serious illness and returned to focusing on music full time. After writing and recording with a variety of partners, he began a new musical project, a concept album titled N'Liten Up. This CD, to be released in 2005 by One.0 and the ImagineOrkestra (led by Warren), takes the listener on a trip through diverse musical styles and his new views on life.

Related Topics:
2003 - Concept album

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