Victor Conte is a well-known musician and businessman who rose to fame in the 1970s as the bassist for the funk/R&B band Tower of Power.
His musical talents and innovative approaches helped the band achieve widespread success, and his subsequent forays into sports nutrition and supplements made him a household name in the athletic community.
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- – Full name: Victor Conte
- – Date of Birth: 1950
- – Age: 74
- – Sex: Male
- – Birthplace: Fresno, California, USA
- – Nationality: American
- – Occupation: Musician, businessman
- – Height: 5’12”
- – Parents: Shirley and Victor Conte Sr.
- – Siblings: Two younger brothers and sisters
- – Spouse: Audrey Stein Conte
- – Children: Veronica Conte, Kisha Conte and Alicia Conte
- – Relationship Status: None
- – Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Victor Conte, 74, was born in Fresno, California, in 1950. He grew up in a musical family and was exposed to a variety of musical genres from an early age. Conte’s father was a jazz musician who encouraged his son’s interest in music and provided him with formal training.
Conte attended McLean High School and later attended Fresno City College to study music theory and composition. However, he dropped out in 1969 to pursue a career in music.
personal life
Victor Conte married Audrey Stein in 1977; however, no details are available about how their relationship ended. Victor is the proud father of three daughters, including Veronica, Keesha, and Alicia. Conte has always been private about his private life, and there is little information available about his current relationship or family.
Profession
Conte’s music career spanned more than two decades, during which he played with the band Tower of Power and collaborated with such well-known artists as Herbie Hancock and Sugarcane Harris.
In the 1980s, he turned his focus to sports nutrition and founded Bay Area Laboratory Cooperative (BALCO), a renowned supplier of supplements to professional athletes. Conte’s innovative approach to sports nutrition helped him gain a reputation as a leading expert in the field.
net worth
Conte’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, which is derived from his successful music career and business ventures. As he remains a prominent figure in the sports nutrition industry, his net worth is expected to grow.
dispute
In the early 2000s, Conte was implicated in the high-profile BALCO steroid scandal and in 2005 he was found guilty and sentenced to four months in prison.
The scandal also damaged the reputations of several high-profile athletes who had used BALCO’s services. Conte has insisted he did not knowingly dope athletes, but the controversy has had a lasting impact on his reputation.
social media
- – Instagram: @victorconte
- – Twitter: @victorconte
Filmography
- – Tower of Power: Live at the Fillmore (2007)
books
- – BALCO: The Story Behind the Steroid Scandal by Victor Conte (2019)
