Former guitarist with the rock band KISS and who also pursued a successful solo career.

Before Fame

He recorded his first tracks with a local band called The Younger Generation.

Trivia

He left KISS after a year to start his own band, the Vinnie Vincent Invasion, which later became Slaughter.

Family Life

His parents were both in a band, and released several records in the 1940.

Associated With

He was the staff composer for the show Happy Days, which starred Ron Howard.