First Name |
Vincent
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Middle Name |
Neil
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Last Name |
Wharton
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Full Name at Birth |
Vincent Neil Wharton
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Alternative Name |
Vinnie, Vince Neil, Vincent Neil Wharton
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Birthday |
8th February, 1961
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Birthplace |
Hollywood, California,USA
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Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Dyed Blonde
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Distinctive Feature |
Auto Racing
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Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Atheist
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Charter Oak High School, Covina, California (kicked out), Royal Oak High School, Covina, California (dropped out)
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Occupation Text |
Vocalist, Musician, Songwriter, Businessman
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
Lead singer for Mötley Crüe
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Music Genre (Text) |
Heavy metal, Hard Rock, Glam Metal
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Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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Year(s) Active |
1981-present, 1981–present
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Music Style |
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal
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Music Mood |
Rowdy, Provocative, Brash, Rousing, Freewheeling, Fun, Rambunctious, Sleazy, Raucous, Energetic, Indulgent, Bravado, Trashy
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Instrument |
Harmonica, Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
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Record Label |
Warner Bros., Image, Mötley, Hip-O, Elektra, Beyond, Leathür
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Associated Acts |
Mötley Crüe, Hear 'n Aid, Hear 'n Aid
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Tenth Street Entertainment
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Brand Endorsement |
(1980s) PSA TV spot for RAD (Rock Against Drugs)
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Official Websites |
twitter.com/TheVinceNeil, www.facebook.com/pages/Vince-Neil-Official/330670801124?ref=ts&fref=ts, http://www.vinceneil.net
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Father |
Clois "Odie" Wharton (mechanic)
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Mother |
Shirley Ortiz Wharton
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Sister |
Valerie Wharton Saucer
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Family Member |
Neil Wharton (son) (musician), Elle Neil (daughter), Skylar Neil (daughter) (died of cancer)
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Friend |
Ozzy Osbourne, Stephen Pearcy, Criss Angel, Robin Leach, Carrot Top
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Associated People |
Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars
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Favorite TV Shows |
Judge Judy, Top Chef, Survivor, Celebrity Apprentice, Espn
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Favorite Bands |
Scorpions, Aerosmith, Journey, The Cars
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Favorite Places |
Mexico, Las Vegas
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Vincent Neil Wharton (born February 8, 1961) is an American musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe which he co-founded in 1981, but he has also released three albums as a solo artist. He is known for his turbulent personal life which has led to multiple arrests and convictions, including one for vehicular manslaughter.