Vincent Neil Walton is an American musician, best known as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
He has been the face and vocalist for the iconic band since the band’s formation in 1981. Neil began his musical journey at a young age.
In high school, Neil formed his first band, a local cover band called Rockandi, and after seeing Ozzy Osbourne perform, Neil became determined to pursue a career in heavy metal music.
In 1981, Neil formed the band Mötley Crüe with bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee and guitarist Mick Mars.
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- Full name: Vincent Neil Walton
- Stage name: Vince Neil
- Date of Birth: February 8, 1961
- Age: 63
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: American musician
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Shirley Wharton, Odie Wharton
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Lia Gerardini (married 2005–2014), Heidi Mark (married 2000–2001), Sharise Ruddell
- (m. 1987, m. 1993), Beth Lynn (m. 1981, m. 1985)
- Girlfriend: Rain Hannah
- Children: Skylar Lynnae Neil, Elizabeth Ashley Wharton and Neil Jason Wharto
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $50 million
Early life and education
Vincent Neil Walton was born on February 8, 1961 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
His parents are Shirley (née Ortiz) and Cloise “Audi” Walton. It is unknown if he has any siblings.
Vince Neil had limited formal education. He attended high school in Glendora, California. But he dropped out early to pursue a career in music, eventually becoming the lead singer of the heavy metal band Motley Crue.
Vince Neil has Mexican ancestry on his mother’s side and Native American ancestry on his father’s side. Although he is primarily known as an American musician, his religious beliefs are not well known to the public.
Profession
Vince Neil joined the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe in 1981 after being discovered while performing with the band Rock Candy.
The band was looking for a lead singer and, at the recommendation of drummer Tommy Lee, the band was impressed by Neil after watching his live performance. With Neil as lead singer, Motley Crue quickly became famous for its wild lifestyle and rebellious music.
Over the next decade, Mötley Crüe released successful albums such as Shout at the Devil, Theatre of Pain and Dr. Feelgood, which made the band international stars.
Neil left the band in 1992 to pursue a solo career, but rejoined the band in 1996. The 2019 biopic Dirt further solidified Neil’s legend and introduced him to a new generation of fans.
In addition to his work with Mötley Crüe, Neil has released several solo albums, the latest being 2010’s Tattoos & Tequila.
Although Neil’s later performances and off-stage controversies attracted media attention, Neil’s unique vocal style and visual aesthetic remain closely associated with the 1980s American glam metal genre.
In 2016, Neil revealed that he had been contacted and was scheduled to perform with his band at President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 2017, though he was unsure of the details of the performance.
During the 1992 season, Neil worked part-time in racing with PIG Racing through Indy Lights.
He competed in four races, finishing three of them in the points. He also competed in the Gold Coast IndyCar Masters Series that year. Neil also competed in the Toyota Pro/Masters Series.
His role defined Vince Neil’s career as the lead singer of the iconic heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, with whom he achieved huge commercial success and fame in the 1980s and 1990s.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @thevinceneil
- Facebook account: Vince Neil
- Twitter: @thevinceneil
Personal life
Vince Neil, the iconic frontman of Motley Crue, has had a tumultuous love history, with several high-profile relationships and marriages over the years.
In 1978, Neil had a son, Neil Jason Walton, with his high school girlfriend, Tammy Jones. In 1981, he married his first wife, Beth Lynn, but the two divorced in 1985. They have one daughter, Elizabeth Ashley Walton, who was born in 1983.
In 1987, Neil married his second wife, Sharise Ruddell, a mud wrestler and fashion model. They had a daughter, Skylar Lynnae Neil, in 1991, and divorced in 1993.
Later that year, Neil began dating actress and Playboy Playmate Heidi Mark after a blind date. They were engaged within two months and married in 2000, but divorced just 15 months later.
Neil’s fourth marriage was to Lia Gerardini in 2005, with MC Hammer officiating. However, in 2010, Neil announced that the couple had separated.
As of 2023, Vince Neil is believed to be dating Rain Hannah, according to public records and online sources.
Throughout his life, the Motley Crue frontman has endured a series of high-profile relationships and marriages, filled with both joy and challenges.
Discography
- Love Too Fast (1981)
- Shout at the Devil (1983)
- Theater of Pain (1985)
- Girls, Girls, Girls (1987)
- Good Mood Doctor (1989)
- The decade of decadence (1991)
- Pig Generation (1997)
- New Tattoo (2000)
- Los Angeles Saints (2008)
- The Last Tour (2015)
- Exposed (1993)
- Stone Carving (1995)
- Tattoos and Tequila (2010)
- Whisky Live: One Night Only (2012)
- 25 or 6 to 4 (2013)
net worth
Vince Neil, the lead singer of the iconic heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, has earned an estimated net worth of around $50 million over the course of his illustrious career.
The majority of Neil’s wealth is attributed to his work with one of the most successful and influential heavy metal bands of all time, Mötley Crüe.
As the band’s lead singer, he has been the driving force behind the band’s commercial success, with numerous hit albums and sold-out tours contributing significantly to his net worth.
