First NameVincentMiddle NameNeilLast NameWhartonFull Name at BirthVincent Neil WhartonAlternative NameVinnie, Vince Neil, Vincent Neil WhartonBirthday8th February, 1961BirthplaceHollywood, California,USAHeight5' 9" (175 cm)BuildAverageEye ColorBrown - DarkHair ColorDyed BlondeDistinctive FeatureAuto RacingZodiac SignAquariusSexualityStraightReligionAtheistEthnicityWhiteNationalityAmericanHigh SchoolCharter Oak High School, Covina, California (kicked out), Royal Oak High School, Covina, California (dropped out)Occupation TextVocalist, Musician, Songwriter, BusinessmanOccupationSingerClaim to FameLead singer for Mötley CrüeMusic Genre (Text)Heavy metal, Hard Rock, Glam MetalMusic GenrePop/RockYear(s) Active1981-present, 1981–presentMusic StyleHard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair MetalMusic MoodRowdy, Provocative, Brash, Rousing, Freewheeling, Fun, Rambunctious, Sleazy, Raucous, Energetic, Indulgent, Bravado, TrashyInstrumentHarmonica, VocalsInstrument (text)Vocals, Guitar, HarmonicaRecord LabelWarner Bros., Image, Mötley, Hip-O, Elektra, Beyond, LeathürAssociated ActsMötley Crüe, Hear 'n Aid, Hear 'n AidTalent Agency (e.g. Modelling)Tenth Street EntertainmentBrand Endorsement(1980s) PSA TV spot for RAD (Rock Against Drugs)Official WebsitesFatherClois "Odie" Wharton (mechanic)MotherShirley Ortiz WhartonSisterValerie Wharton SaucerFamily MemberNeil Wharton (son) (musician), Elle Neil (daughter), Skylar Neil (daughter) (died of cancer)FriendOzzy Osbourne, Stephen Pearcy, Criss Angel, Robin Leach, Carrot TopAssociated PeopleNikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Mick MarsFavorite TV ShowsJudge Judy, Top Chef, Survivor, Celebrity Apprentice, EspnFavorite BandsScorpions, Aerosmith, Journey, The CarsFavorite PlacesMexico, Las Vegas

Vincent Neil Wharton (born February 8, 1961) is an American musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe which he co-founded in 1981, but he has also released three albums as a solo artist. He is known for his turbulent personal life which has led to multiple arrests and convictions, including one for vehicular manslaughter.