52 Facts About Vince Neil

Vincent Neil Wharton was born on February 8,1961 and is an American musician.

Vince Neil is the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Motley Crue, which he fronted from their 1981 formation until his departure in 1992.

Vince Neil was born in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, to Shirley and Clois "Odie" Wharton.

Vince Neil has Mexican ancestry on his mother's side and Native American ancestry on his father's.

Vince Neil was discovered while performing with his band Rock Candy and joined Motley Crue in 1981.

The newly formed band was seeking a lead vocalist and were impressed by Vince Neil after seeing him perform live at drummer Tommy Lee's suggestion.

Producer Tom Werman, who produced much of Motley Crue's material in the 1980s, has said that Vince Neil is the least artistic and least involved in the creative process of all the band members.

Vince Neil's drinking was beginning to affect his ability to perform, and after he failed to show up for a band rehearsal on February 10,1992, Sixx, Lee and Mars agreed that the vocalist was "holding us back".

Vince Neil's bandmates felt he didn't share their determination and passion for music.

In September 1995, Vince Neil released Carved in Stone, an industrial-oriented album produced by the Dust Brothers.

Vince Neil toured with his solo band, which consisted of Slaughter members Jeff Blando and Dana Strum, as well as drummer Zoltan Chaney.

Vince Neil contributed a cover of Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel's song "Blurry Eyes" to their 2012 tribute album.

In November 2016, Vince Neil revealed that he had been contacted and was scheduled to play with his own band at the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington DC on January 20,2017.

In 1994, Vince Neil gave up ownership of his "Bar One" club.

Vince Neil produces a limited edition Petite Sirah through EOS Estate Winery.

In 2005, Vince Neil created the "Off the Strip Poker Tournament", which takes place in Las Vegas.

In 2007, Vince Neil launched his own brand of tequila called Tres Rios.

Vince Neil opened Dr Feelgood's Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach.

On January 19,2008, Vince Neil played a free concert on the streets of downtown West Palm Beach to celebrate the grand opening of Dr Feelgood's.

In March 2009, Vince Neil opened another Feelgood's in Miami Beach.

In 2012, Vince Neil ventured into the Gentlemen's Club business, opening Deja Vu Presents: Vince Neil's Girls Girls Girls in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vince Neil was the owner of the Las Vegas Outlaws of the Arena Football League, but after 14 weeks of the season, the team was taken over by the league.

In 1989, Vince Neil had a small role for Police Academy 6: City Under Siege, which showed him being protected by Lieutenant Moses Hightower.

In 1990, Vince Neil had a small part in the film The Adventures of Ford Fairlane playing Bobby Black, lead vocalist of the fictional rock band that consisted of Carlos Cavazo, Randy Castillo, and Phil Soussan.

Opening sequences of the film featured the band playing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where Vince Neil's character makes a grand entrance by swooping on stage via zip line.

In 2002, Vince Neil was one of the cast members on the first season of The Surreal Life.

In 2004, Neil appeared on the special Remaking Vince Neil, which showed him trying to recharge his solo career.

Vince Neil recorded the single "Promise Me" produced by Desmond Child.

In 2004, Vince Neil played a tattoo artist in an episode of the CBS sitcom Still Standing.

In 2012, Vince Neil participated in flight training in Henderson, Nevada for the PBS television series The Aviators, as reported by the Las Vegas Sun.

In 2017, Vince Neil was a cast member on The New Celebrity Apprentice until his elimination in task 7.

Vince Neil has a son from a girlfriend named Tami named Vince Neil Jason Wharton, born October 3,1978.

Vince Neil married his first wife, Beth Lynn, in 1981; they divorced in 1985.

The couple had one daughter, Skylar Lynnae Vince Neil, before divorcing in 1993.

Vince Neil married his fourth wife, Lia Gerardini, in January 2005.

Vince Neil founded the Skylar Neil Memorial Fund in her honor.

In mid-2011, Vince Neil hosted a series of benefits called Rockin' the Red Carpet that benefitted Music for Relief as part of his tour with Motley Crue, Poison and the New York Dolls.

Vince Neil, as did his bandmates, went to rehab due to excessive usage of drugs.

Vince Neil, who was drunk, lost control of the car and hit an oncoming vehicle.

Vince Neil was charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with the crash.

Vince Neil was paroled after serving 15 days in jail for good behavior; Motley Crue dedicated their third studio album, Theatre of Pain, to Razzle.

Vince Neil was arrested in 2002 for punching record producer Michael Schuman in a nightclub parking lot.

Vince Neil was ordered to pay restitution and undertake community service.

Vince Neil was ordered to undergo 60 days of anger management counseling and was fined $1,000 plus court fees of $132.

In 2007, Vince Neil was arrested for suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas after police spotted him making some erratic moves in his Ferrari.

Vince Neil later worked out a deal with prosecutors where he pleaded guilty to reckless driving in exchange for them to drop the DUI charge.

In June 2010, Vince Neil was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Las Vegas after having allegedly smashed a fan's camera, and was released on $2,000 bond.

In March 2011, Vince Neil was charged with battery and disorderly conduct after an altercation with ex-girlfriend Alicia Jacobs.

Vince Neil was fined $2 per gallon over the cap, totaling to over $150,000.

Vince Neil claimed on his Facebook page that he had not lived in that house for over five years.

Vince Neil pleaded guilty and struck a deal to receive six months' probation and was fined $1,000.

Vince Neil started four races finishing three of them and all point scoring positions.