Vincent Neil Wharton (born on February 8, 1961), aka Vince Neil, is an American
singer-songwriter, mostly known for being the vocalist of legendary heavy metal
act Mötley Crüe. Born in Hollywood, Wharton grew up in Southern California and
developed a taste for rock music and heavy metal during his teenage years. After
drummer Tommy Lee saw him perform live with his band Rock Candy at the infamous
Starwood nightclub, he invited Wharton to audition for what would soon become
Mötley Crüe. The tryout was successful and the singer soon embarked on a
meteoric career with the band, debu...