- 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)
- ChildrenElizabeth Therise CusanoJessica Ann Cusano
- ParentsTheresa "Terri" Cusano née FerraroAlphonso Joseph Cusano
- RelativesDiane Marie Cusano(Sibling)Donna Jean Cusano(Sibling)
- The "Egyptian 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).
- Joined KISS in 1982, replacing Ace Frehley. As the "Ankh Warrior", he toured with the group in support of their "Creatures of the Night" album, on which he played lead guitar on six songs prior to becoming an official member of the band. From there, KISS wrote and released "Lick It Up" - their first album without make-up - in 1983, a recording on which Vincent co-wrote eight of 10 songs, including the eponymous track, which remains a staple of the group's live performances to this day.
- 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.
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