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Vinnie Vincent

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Vinnie Vincent

Vincent John Cusano (born August 6, 1952), better known by his stage name Vinnie Vincent, is an American guitarist. He is a former member of the rock band Kiss from 1982 until mid-1984 during the band's transition out of their 1973–1983 makeup period. Vincent was the last member to wear a unique makeup/costume configuration, as the character of the Wizard (a design created by Paul Stanley), until he and the band were first shown without the makeup during an interview on MTV in September 1983. He founded his own band, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, which had minor hits in the hair metal genre.

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Also known as
"The Wiz"
Born
Vincent John Cusano (1952-08-06) August 6, 1952 (age 73)Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres
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Occupations
Musiciansongwriter
Instrument
Guitar
Years active
1970–1998 2018–present
Member of
Vinnie Vincent Invasion
Formerly of
Kiss Dan Hartman Treasure Laura Nyro Warrior Heat

Tables

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Preceded byAce Frehley
Lead guitarist of Kiss 1982–1984
Succeeded byMark St. John

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    http://www.allmusic.com/album/everything-mw0000197855
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