Missing Persons, a Los Angeles-based New Wave band, gained fame as much for their futuristic, video-ready image as for their music. Formed in 1980, the band came together following the marriage of singer Dale Bozzio and drummer Terry Bozzio, both of whom were former members of Frank Zappa's backing band. After founding Missing Persons, originally named U.S. Drag, they brought in Zappa alumni Warren Cuccurullo on guitar and Patrick O'Hearn on bass, as well as classically-trained keyboardist Chuck Wild, and started performing in local clubs. In 1981, the band released their self-titled debut EP. After signing with Capitol Records, the label reissued the EP in 1982, leading to the near-Top 40 singles "Words" and "Destination Unknown." Their eccentric videos found a home on the fledgling MTV network, where Dale's distinctive voice, pink hair, and sci-fi outfits, including Plexiglass bras, became iconic. The band's synth-driven sound made them a perfect fit for heavy rotation on the channel. Later in 1982, Missing Persons released their first full-length album, Spring Session M (an anagram of their name), which featured the underground hit "Walking in L.A." Despite early success, their 1984 album Rhyme and Reason produced only a minor hit with "Give." For their 1986 album Color in Your Life, they enlisted Chic's Bernard Edwards as producer, but the album failed commercially. Shortly afterward, both the band and the Bozzios' marriage dissolved. After the breakup, Dale Bozzio released a solo album on Prince's Paisley Park label, while Terry Bozzio worked with Jeff Beck. Cuccurullo joined Duran Duran, O'Hearn pursued a New Age solo career, and Wild composed for film and television. Today, Dale Bozzio, the lead singer and founding member of Missing Persons, continues to tour with a new lineup, performing the band's greatest hits such as "Destination Unknown," "Words," "Here & Now," "Give," "Walking in L.A.," "I Like Boys," "Windows," and more to audiences worldwide.