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Vince Neil Biography

Birth Name:Vincent Neil Wharton

Birth Place:Hollywood, California, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Hosted a series of benefits for MUSIC for RELIEF called "Rockin' The Red Carpet" in 2011
  • Founded the Skylar Neil Memorial Fund in memory of his daughter, who died of cancer at the age of 4
  • As a teenager, he was interested in not only music, but also surfing, basketball, baseball, football and wrestling
  • Was performing with a band called Rock Candy when he was discovered in 1979
  • Best known as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Mötley Crue
  • Released solo albums including "Exposed," "Carved in Stone" and "Tattoos & Tequila․"
  • His favorite tour with Mötley Crue was the "Girls, Girls, Girls" tour
  • Opened the Vince Neil Vineyards in Sonoma County, Calif
  • Signed the world's first "Cessation of Touring" contract after Mötley Crue announced its retirement
  • Formed Vince Neil Racing and competed in the Indy Lights open-wheel developmental series, as well as many celebrity races