American singer born Vincent Neil Wharton on February 8, 1961, in Hollywood, California. Lead vocalist for Mötley Crüe (1981-1992, 1996-present). Distinguished by his high-tenor vocals and his off-stage tabloid notoriety, including a 1984 vehicular manslaughter conviction stemming from a fatal car crash that killed Hanoi Rocks drummer Razzle.
Released four solo studio albums between Exposed (1993) and Tattoos & Tequila (2010). Memoir: Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock's Most Notorious Frontmen (2010). Continues to tour with Mötley Crüe.