Vince Neil is a popular American musician, actor, and entrepreneur, and well-known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Motley Crue. Read further to know more about his net worth, relationships, career, wiki, and more.
Quick Bio
Vincent Neil Wharton first stepped into this world on February 8, 1961. He was born in Los Angeles, California to Shirley and Clois Wharton. He is currently 63 years old. Neil is of Mexican-American descent. His family moved from Inglewood to Watts and finally settled down in Glendora. There is no information related to his siblings.
Education
Neil attended Sunflower Intermediate School and then enrolled at Royal Oak High School. He has been interested in music since childhood. Moreover, he had interests in surfing, baseball, basketball, football, and wrestling.
Personal Life
Speaking of his personal life, he has been married four times and had multiple relationships. At the age of 17, he became a father. On October 3, 1978, he welcomed his first son and child, Neil Jason Wharton, with his high school girlfriend, Tami Jones.
In 1981, he first married Beth Lynn and had a daughter in 1983 named Elizabeth Ashley Wharton. However, they got divorced in 1985. He has one more daughter, Skylar Lynnae Neil, from his second marriage with Sharise Ruddell, a mud wrestler and fashion model. This marriage also could not survive longer and divorced in 1993 after six years of marriage. He married his third wife Heidi Mark in 2000, and ended in divorce within just 15 months of marriage.
In January 2005, he married Lia Gerardini and separated in 2010.
Career
Neil used to perform with his band Rock Candy before joining Motley Crue in 1981. His recording debut came with the band’s 1981 debut album Too Fast for Love. However, Neil is an on-and-off lead vocalist of the band. He has released three studio albums as a solo artist apart from Motley Crue, and Tattoos & Tequila was the recent one released in 2010.
Furthermore, he also appeared in films such as Police Academy 6: City Under Siege and The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. Neil appeared as a cast member on the first season of “The Surreal Life” in 2002.
Despite being involved in the entertainment industry, he also found interest in business. He founded his own “Bar One” club. In 2006, he started his own tattoo parlor called Vince Neil Ink.
Net worth
Vince Neil has accumulated a net worth of around $50 million from his musical career as a lead vocalist of Motley Crue. He is living a very high-profile life thanks to his hard work, dedication, and passion for music.
Charity Work
Neil founded the Skylar Neil Memorial Fund in honor of her daughter, Skylar, who died of cancer at the age of four on August 15, 1995. Since then, he dedicated himself to raising awareness and funding for various children’s illnesses. The foundation has donated millions of dollars to the T.J. Martell Foundation.
Social Media Presence
Neil is a social media sensation. He has achieved millions of followers on all social media platforms. He has an account on Instagram under the name @thevinceneil, where he has 751K followers. While on X and FB he has 495.4K and 566K followers respectively.
Conclusion
Vince Neil has achieved success, fortune, and fame as a lead vocalist of Motley Crue. He has established himself in the world of music due to his unique voice and powerful performances.
