- Born
- Birth nameVincent John Cusano
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Vinnie Vincent was born on August 6, 1952 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Tommy Boy (1995), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) and Rock Star (2001).
- SpousesDiane Cusano(1996 - January 13, 2014) (her death)AnnMarie Peters (divorced, 2 children)
- The "Ankh Warrior" character in the band phenomenon KISS
- Later on, "Vinnie Vincent Invasion" turned into a relatively successful band of the 1980s, Slaughter.
- Was a staff songwriter for the TV series Happy Days (1974) and Joanie Loves Chachi (1982).
- Former guitarist for bands Warrior, Treasure, and KISS (from 1982-1984). He worked with KISS for a year before they made him their official replacement for departed guitarist Ace Frehley in 1983. He is best-known since leaving KISS for his work with his own band, "Vinnie Vincent Invasion".
- Instruments played: electric guitar, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, bass guitar, and a double neck pedal steel that he fools around with.
- Other bands he had played for include: Laura Nyro Band, Dan Hartman Band and Flasher.
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