Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has revealed that he will playing his first live show, in over 30 years, in Memphis, Tennessee.
The show is scheduled for December 7th and will be an acoustic set including both KISS, and Vinny Vincent Invasion, songs. Keep an eye on vinnievincentlive.com for updates.
Vincent’s most recent appearance was at the 2018 KISS Atlanta Expo in January. It was his first public interview in more than 20 years. The guitarist told the crowd he hopes to complete his autobiography “within a year.”
Vinnie joined KISS in 1982, replacing Ace Frehley. As the “Ankh Warrior,” he toured with the group in support of Creatures Of The Night, on which he played lead guitar on six songs prior to becoming an official member of the band. From there, KISS wrote and released “Lick It Up — their first album without makeup — in 1983, a recording on which Vincent co-wrote eight of 10 songs, including the title track, which remains a staple of the group’s live performances to this day.
Despite the album’s success, Vincent was fired by KISS after the Lick It Up touring cycle came to an end, allegedly due to a dispute over both the terms of his employment contract with the band and royalties. From there, Vincent founded Vinnie Vincent Invasion, which recorded two albums.
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hi dana,
f.y.i., the Vinnie headline is only visible from clicking onto the 7/27 trunk report.
Elliot, I will see what the problem is…hold on.
Should be fixed now, thank you for all your help.
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Acoustic set? I know a lot of people are saying he can no longer shred. Doing acoustic set gonna put out a message that he no longer shed
Then again it’s Vinney
I agree, Charles. I’m guessing Vinnie doesn’t have the chops he once had…..I’m glad he’s back on the radar, though, cuz I really enjoy his work with Ki$$ and his two VV Invasion albums.
Hard to believe Vinnie is about to turn 66, he doesn’t look a day over 40! Rock on!
I thought that was Joan Jett!
LOL! They do look alike!
Remembering the ANVIL documentary, this guy’s story and his efforts going into this show could generate something interesting.
From what I saw at his Atlanta appearance, to me he still seemed troubled , I hope Vinnie finds real happiness in his life , and I hope he still has his ability intact