| Celebrated Name: | Vince Neil |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Vincent Neil Wharton |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 63 years old |
| Birth Date: | 8 February 1961 |
| Birth Place: | Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.75m |
| Weight: | 95kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | In a relationship |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Betty Lynn (m. 1981; div. 1985), Sharise Ruddell (m. 1987; div. 1993), Heidi Mark (m. 2000; div. 2001), Lia Gerardini (m. 2005; div. 2010) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes 2 [skylar Neil (1991-1995), and Neil Jason] |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | Yes (Rain Andreani) |
| Is Vince Neil Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Musician, songwriter |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $60 million |
| Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Vince Neil is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band by the name of Motley Crue. He co-founded the band in 1981, but as a solo artist, he has released three solo albums. Neil lives his personal life very turbulently, and he is known to have been arrested and convicted several times.
Maybe you know about Vince Neil very well but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Vince Neil’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life & Biography
The singer was born Vincent Neil Wharton, to Shirley Ortiz, and Clois Wharton. He was born in Hollywood, California, the United States. Being an American nationality, Vince has Native American ancestry from his father’s side and Mexican ancestry from his mother’s side.
In the early 1960s, Vince’s family moved to Watts and later moved and settled in Glendora. He attended Sunflower Intermediate School, and later on, he went to Royal Oak High School. In addition to having an interest in music from an early age, Neil was also interested in wrestling, baseball, surfing and basketball.
Personal Life
Vince has walked down the aisle four times in his life. The first time was with his first wife, Beth Lynn. The two got married in 1981 but got divorced in 1985. He then started dating Sharise Ruddell, and they took their vows in 1987. They had a daughter named Skylar, who died of cancer in August 1995, at the age of four. The couple divorced in 1993.
In 2000, Vince married Heidi Mark, an actress and playboy playmate, after meeting on a blind date. Their marriage lasted for only 15 months, and they divorced in 2001. He married Lia Gerardini, his fourth wife in 2005. Their marriage lasted for only five years as in 2010, Neil announced their separation, and eventually, they divorced. From 2011, Neil is dating Rain Andreani. He has a son; Neil Jason from a previous relationship.
Neil has had a very turbulent personal life and has been arrested very many times. He has faced charges like vehicular manslaughter, sexual assault, misdemeanour assault, drunk driving, fraud, battery and many others. Despite his troubles, Vince has other business ventures which include a clothing store called “S’Crue”, a tattoo parlour, winemaking business, and a brand of tequila called Tres Rio, just to mention but a few. After the death of his daughter Skylar in 1995, he founded the Skylar Neil Memorial Fund, which raises awareness and also funds for children’s illnesses.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 8 February 1961, Vince Neil is 63 years old as of today’s date 21st December 2024. His height is 1.75m tall, and his weight is 95 kg.
Career
The career of Neil kicked off in the late 1970s when he was a member of the band called Rock Candy. In 1981, the band Motley Crue was looking for a lead vocalist, and upon hearing Neil, they immediately called him into the group. The first album that they released was called Too Fast for Love, released in 1981. This was followed by albums like Shout at the Devil, Theatre of Pain, Girls, Girls, Girls, and the 1989 album called Dr Feelgood. Their last album was their highest selling one.
Vince embarked on a solo career in 1993, and his first album was titled Exposed, debuting at number 13 on the Billboard charts. This album was followed by his second one called Carved in Stone, released in September 1995. By 1997, the career of Neil started to fade, and he reunited with his former band Motley Crue. They released the album titled Generation Swine, which debuted at number 4.
Neil’s third album titled Tattoo & Tequila was released in 2010. The album is a soundtrack to the book Tattoo & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock’s Most Notorious Frontmen, authored by Neil. In 2014 through to 2015, Motley Crue had a world tour, and later Neil said the band is planning to release new music.
Awards & Achievements
As part of the Motley Crue, they won the American Music Award in 1991. They were also nominated for MTV Video Music Award in 1990 and the Grammy Award in 1990, 1991, and 2009. The band was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
Net Worth & Salary of Vince Neil in 2024
As of December 2024, The net worth of Vince Neil currently stands at $60 million. Part of the wealth that he has comes from his career as a singer and a songwriter. He also has other business ventures like a tattoo parlour, clothing line, winemaking business, among others. As a singer, he has made a lot both as a solo artist and a member of a band.
Vince Neil is a singer whose career dates back in the 1970s. His success came as a member of the band Motley Crue, and later as a solo artist. His personal life is very controversial having been arrested severally, but his professional life seems to be okay. Despite being a bit advanced in age, Neil is doing very well in his career.