This was incredible. Vinnie tells his story like a person who has gained a great deal of wisdom, and maturity through great struggles. I love how how sincere and candidly he speaks about the era of his life after the lights went away, he realy shys away from nothing. And i respect that he didnt address the subject of gender or sexuality. I think alot of people in that position would put that right out there, as an easy way to gain kudos.
The first time I saw KISS was 1983 on the lick it up tour in Fresno California I was 13 and Vinny blew me away. He made KISS heavier. My two favorite KISS albums are creatures of the night and lick it up. Vinny is a good man. Prayers up for you Vinny. Love ya brother🎸
People keep making fun of him for his appearance and bashing on the guy for his behavior that occurred in the early 90s. Time to stop all that and forgive the man. This guy didn't do anything so wrong that he should still be punished for. When I watch the most recent video of him, I see a humble, remorseful, and (sadly) depressed person. I hope that whatever demons still haunt him are overcome and he can truly find some personal happiness and success. God Bless you, Vinnie.
jagreb -- Man, are you shitting us all? You ARE joking, right? You must be under 30. I'm not gonna list all Vinnie's transgressions against KISS, against his own fans, against music, against fashion sense, against transgenders, against guitar players, etc. etc. because we'd be here all night - but I will say this - even though he was the best damn guitarist KISS ever had that suited them PERFECTLY, he is now PAYING for all his sins of the past, in looking like a fat Addams Family member, in having no expertise on his instrument left, in having no career, in having no contract, no job, no band, no future. HE BROUGHT IT ALL ON HIMSELF. FUCK Vinnie Vincent, the thief, liar, con artist, delusional slob. And before you know even half the story, stay out of the way with your blinkered, provincial views of forgiveness and amity.
@@jondunmore4268 G'day from Quebec ,Canada Jon Dunmore. I can spot a liar from 10 miles away ,I closely watched Vinnie in this Interview and listened intently to his words and mannerisms ,he is sincere and he is not lying .April Wine aptly wrote ,,,Rock and Roll is a vicious game . C'mon Vinnie and get your chops back ,life is a marathon not a sprint Vinman ,finish strong and carry on my wayward son.Amein brother.
ENOCH WAS RIGHT Vinnie is a douche of a person to work with, and it’s been documented by people other than Gene and Paul. Vinnie is a great writer, and a great guitar player tho he doesn’t know when to stop overdoing it, but one thing he is not is a team player. He certainly did not deserve equal partnership in KISS, especially because Eric Carr would have deserved it before him since he was in the band longer. He has sued KISS numerous times and always lost, so his kind words about Gene and Paul were fake as shit.
The sincerity & sense of relief in his voice is quite clear...so happy to see him back and ready to create...(one of my favorite musical artists of all time, even with the brief time he appeared back in the day...) there is new ground to break now and many people ready to show support and appreciation for him again...
You guys suck vinnies a good guy!Bryan you know a great guy and that’s what counts! Everyone that puts him down is a jerk! They have no right! It’s a shame people act the way they do! It’s not there fault they know not what they’re doing !
This guy was just insane, saw him with Kiss and also when he opened for Iron Maiden , that was the loudest I have ever heard a guitar in any concert lol. Fucking awesome and I am very glad to know he is okay. God bless you Vinny, so much pain to overcome sometimes in life.
@LipSync Scamley Not sure what you mean when you say he is a clown, he was awesome on guitar the two times I saw him and I play. The KISS show he nailed Ace's sound and from his solo's I could tell he wanted to go much more extreme which he did with VVI, It's obvious he has life issues and was back then. He liked to look like a chick in all his photo op's is what I remember and my friends would all comment about it but live he could rock it very heavy with a ton of talent. It's very sad he prefers wearing dresses but thats a mental issue and not a talent one. Peace..
I knew Vinnie in LA. We wrote a few songs together. When I met Vinnie he was Vinnie Cusano. He was married with two kids and wife, a nice apartment and he was a great guy extremely talented. We were both in LA trying to reach for the golden ring. The last time I saw him was at the Whiskey when he was doing a gig with Carmine Appice. Looking back after all these years it's really sad how the record business chews people up and spits them out. That's why I fuckin left LA and headed back east. G-d bless ya Vinnie.
Are you the guy from Silver Condor? If so, cool! I have the album with 'You Could Take My Heart Away Tonight' - memories! I really need to dig that record out again! (yes, I've kept all my vinyl :))
“You pay the price, when you can’t feel things...” no truer words have been spoken....words we can all relate to, in one way or another. I’ll never forget when I heard Love Kills for the first time. A young teenage girl, thrust into the rock/metal music world....so grateful, because it was a wild ride for many years after, that I wouldn’t change for anything. 🖤 its time to bring it back Vinnie, and show everyone how you do it. If anyone could bring it back, you could!!! 🖤
I literally almost cried tears of joy and at the same time when Vinnie talked about his time in Vinnie Vincent Invasion I got a little teary eyed. WE LOVE YOU VINNIE
AMAZING .. thank you SO MUCH for sharing this ... and VINCENT , if you see this, thank you for sharing everything. You've been missed big time .. i can not wait to read your book and hear the stories you are ready to tell !
i think Vinnie was amazing... i think there may be some identity issues that he has been struggling with . He is human first and foremost ... i think he needs to embrace himself as we are all doing and be what ever it is that he is... he is still VINNIE ‘FUCKING ‘ VINCENT.....
am2boni Also made my day Vinnie. Vincent is so talented what a amazing guitarist Dont get me wrong im a Ace Frehley fan but Vinnie took the Randy Rhodes style and took Kiss to a new level during the 80s when music was alot diferent then the 70s Glad to see you Vinnie God Bless yall
I enjoyed the material he created for Kiss & his band, V.V.Invasion. A great American rocker the world had the pleasure of witnessing. Rock on, Vinnie !
People please refrain from negative and nasty comments. I did not post this for that. I filmed and posted this for the fans. For the ones with a nasty hearts, please just keep it to yourself
Conan 1812 I’m not saying that anything that he is saying has truth to it or not. Where I’m going with it is just the snide comments on his possible state of living now as far as being transgender or what not. That’s what I’m asking people to please refrain from commenting on. Unless you’re in that situation, you truly don’t know. As far as the substance of what he is saying that’s a different story. I’m very well aware that there of been many versions to this from many different people including members of kiss including one that is now deceased. I’m not saying what he saying is true or false
What some people don't realize and some maybe do is that eccentric musicians are usually geniuses. Or should I say musicians who are a little "nutty" or weird in some way, have huge sparks of genius. Who cares if he is gay or transgender or whatever. Rob Halford & Freddie Mercury are 2 of the greatest rock/metal vocalists of all time. Gene said in an interview once that Vinnie had a lot of inner demons that would come out and harm him. I believe Gene was politely alluding to Vinnie being gay and back then, "coming out" was out of the question in rock/metal. You can't deny that Lick it Up is one of KISS's best albums. You may argue that it isn't their best selling or best as far as body of work, BUT in my opinion it is their HARDEST album to date.Young & Wasted? Fits Like a Glove? Come on man, those are some heavy KISS songs. Vinnie is an incredible songwriter with a great "ear" for hooks, as was Michael Jackson. I have been listening to rock & metal since I was old enough to work my parents turntable (74'), but I like some of Jackson's songs too. He was KooKy, but had something most cookie-cutter musicians don't. Bowie, Townsend, Jackson, Mercury, Vincent, Halford, Mozart ~ The list goes on and on.
@Amber H .... Sorry im a lesbian and married. Hes really not my type and my wife also wouldn't stand him either. And were both long time KISS ARMY members.
@LipSync Scamley Yes. We are aware that he reportedly did this. I am no longer a fan of him as I was before. The guy can not even really play anymore. He also is not dependable.
Careful he will snap to asshole in half a second. But yeah Vinnie can be nice when its on Vinnies terms. Or it dosent happen. Ask all the people hes ripped off over the years. Not saying hes not talented because he is. ..... Hes also a talented asshole.
This is obviously one of Vinnie's many fake accounts because nobody with a sane mind would view him like this knowing what he has done and if they do they must be sick as him. Get help Vinnie asap
Saw him in Toronto with Kiss..he was awesome. And hes the only one, guitar sideman to not play Kiss'es game..wouldn't sign their contracts..deserves respect
I respect Vinnie for his contribution to KISS. But for a "newcomer" in the band, the contract was acceptable (court judgements). And when it was too little money for him, why did he then come back for REVENGE? ???? There is something wrong about his story-telling. And he didn't want to play their game? But by playing their game he became famous!
@@rebeccataylor1432 Maybe because his band VVI ruined him financially? What do you think did Vinnie pay his musicians. His singer did't t want to sign Vinnie' contract, either. Vinnie is talented, but only Paul and Gene as songwriter made his songs GREAT. Simply read Google. I don't want to be one-sided That's all
I was fortunate, to meet him, in a department store, if all places, and we laughed, and shared, he's a beautiful person, the genuine article, God Bless Vinnie Vincent!!
He looks like the Bastard child from Blackie Lawless and Elvira. But who cares !! He made some great music with Kiss and has wrote some awesome songs. I could care less what someone’s personal preferences are as long as they are putting out quality music I will continue to listen. Rob Halford is a great example. He still kicks ass just as he always has since the early Priest days. Rob’s personal life hasn’t effected the fans of Priest in the slightest bit and it probably never will.
Well, he's not putting out any quality music, so you can stop listening. And he doesn't still kick ass like Halford. Vinnie is just a has-been at this stage, paying for all his past sins, and pretending contriteness. YET doing what he's always done: promising gigs and not turning up for them, after taking the fans' payment. FUCK this two-faced prick!
Everything you have done was meant to happen. You have empacted so many lives in many ways. You are here because you still have work to do. You are a beautiful soul that has been used and abused. This interview has shown me more about you than any of you're great music. MUCH LOVE VINNIE. KEEP SPREADING THE LOVE. GOD BLESS YOU.
Vinnie, you are a great guy. Brother, in regards to your closing statement - which, by the way, is great - you do not ever need to apologize for recognizing Jesus Christ as your God!(34:45) Be blessed and cannot wait to hear your new material.
Actually, Vinnie, you DO need to apologize every time you mention that worthless god of yours. Wasn't it great how he kept you in KISS and made your career a long term success with them? Wasn't it great how, even when you left KISS, your god kept you at the top of the charts with album after album for the last 20 years that saw you financially and artistically fulfilled? That was great how your god did that for you, yeh? So, yeh, I think your god owes YOU an apology.
Also, Vinnie, I guess you can ask for another apology from your god, that he allowed you to let yourself go like that. It was great how your god kept you on a diet and kept you looking good over 20 years. Man, you look like you did on the LICK IT UP album cover. Like a girl. Love Vinnie's playing - he was definitely the second savior of KISS (the first was Eric Carr), and probably the best-suited guitarist for the band (even above Ace). But his hippie talk makes me believe that he remains the knucklehead that got himself sacked from the best employment opportunity he ever had in his life.
Vinny. You are an absolute legend and a rock music icon. No one really understands what you've been thru but personally, that is you private business. I only look forward to listening to you perform and record again. Welcome back my friend. The world needs you. 🤘🤘
There was a gigantic portion of hope & inspiration bleeding out from between the lines of this man's stories and revelations... Thanks for the great video presentation.
That's a dumb comment. Did you ever stop to consider that it's the biggest reason he disappeared? I mean, besides laying low because you ripped so many people off.
No one should be rude, but a lot of people are ignoring all the facts, statements, and evidence that contradict VVs stories. There are obvious flaws in his stories that he should be called out on.
Mick Nordström Amen on what you said. It has blown me away since I’ve posted this the absolute disrespect that people have given. I’m to the point where I have to just skim through and I don’t read them all if it seems like it’s going south with words. My biggest concern is him going back and watching all that’s been posted and him reading all the negative and nasty comments. There are many reasons why he went into hiding and I truly believe thatHe felt like he couldn’t be a rocker with his true identity. The comments that have bled from these videos is not going to help things at all. I love him dearly and I’m glad that he has rose from the ashes and I hope that he has the courage as he gets used to being in the limelight again that he talks about his identity
When you haven't been able to feel anything for so long, and then, all of a sudden you feel some kind of emotion, it's like someone throws on a switch inside of you, and everything that you were never able to feel when you were numb suddenly comes rushing in all at once. When Vinnie broke down, I was able to empathize with that. It's an uncomfortable feeling, but at the same time, it feels like such a relief.
God bless you Vinnie!!!! So awesome to see that you are doing well.The tone of your voice alone shows how at peace you are these days.....you are a guitar god! I hope that I get a chance to meet you keep being awesome!!!!
Sad that he let an era of men looking like women in bands taking over his life. It is crazy. The same acknowledgement he was getting right now could be just the same if he was being a man that he actually is in real life. He turned into what he thought he should be instead of being who he really is as a man.
He lost out on $2 million in royalties from Chrysalis...That's rough. No wonder he was depressed for so long. I can relate in a way, lost tons of money back in the tech bubble, had other tragedies and only God was able to get me through it all.
Thanks Kale Adams for sharing this. What an amazing discovery finding your video because I have for a long time wanted Vinnies side of the story. Paul's book only gave Paul's side of the story and I always thought there was way more to this then what has been told.
Years ago Vinnie was super nice to a friend and I after an Invasion show. He signed stuff and could not have been more kind. I'm tired of all the losers criticizing the guy. Vinnie was so good to my friend and I and so genuine that you wish every celebrity could be so gracious to their fans.
Thanks for posting this Kale! I had to leave before the Q&A Sunday and I'm glad I saw this. It was so much different than Friday or Saturday Q&As. Happy for Vinnie. Great weekend!
He wasn't very good...that's why kiss fired him...go back and watch his live performances with kiss...he was clueless about timing...just threw a wrench in the band
@@richardlawson6787 better yet watch his 'instructional' video. Holy SHIT, thirty seconds in and you'll want to shove sharpened pencils through both eardrums. It's THAT fucking bad. I don't know if he was having substance issues or what, but it's some of the sloppiest, nonsensical playing I've ever heard.
It's interesting to see him back in the public after all these years. I met Vinnie way back in '88-'89. They were playing at a bar type venue in or near Arlington, VA. Slaughter was the singer. The Vinnie then was very arrogant, self centered, and rude. I'm happy to see that now he has some humility and humbleness.
"I feel like I'm alive again" - hearing that makes me happy. I don't know Vinnie; not a Kiss fan but have listened to and much appreciated his playing. I hope he's doing well.
He us not well, still in denial, lives in the past, its obvious addictions are controlling him, he plays the sympathy card and continues to lie, con & steal off his remaining fans.
Thank you Kale! I don't care about whether he's this or that gender or if it's weight and age. This is one cool dude that I've been missing since before 1995. He had a HUGE influence on my life and my playing.
216000 people watched this video alone, that seems like alot of interest for a guy who's main claim to fame to most, was basically being a session guitarist like 50years ago for 2 kiss albums.
we support you Vinnie Vincent its great to see you again if you do any touring many will be there to see you.you are so sincere and very talented you have been greatly missed.
It's great to see that VV seems to have found peace. I wish him the best and hope he gives us some new music! Thank you Derek Christopher for making this happen.
His looks are just how glam metal bands looked.... it wasn't about being gay it was about androgyny.... long hair, clean shaven, eyeliner that was the style. All the Sunset Strip bands embraced it while the genre lasted. Haven't heard him talk about dropping off the scene... sounds like a very genuine guy.... good for you Vinnie....we hope you stay happy too....
Yeah, him doing a record and tour is never going to happen. He is done. Actually he was done about 30+ years ago but he will never accept such a reality. It's everyone else's fault.
Thank you Derrick Christopher! I am overjoyed to hear you, Vinnie Vincent sounding so blessed and so grateful ! I have not heard anything this inspiring in a long time! May God continue to bless you today and always! I relate on many levels. Stay strong! Thanks again! Nancy Nicole DeVivo
My first concert was KISS. WITH Vinnie and Eric Carr. Tank tour Memorial Coliseum CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS. Wendy O Williams opened up for them. She blew up a car on stage. Loudest concert I've ever been to. He really rocked like a motherfucker!! Come on back Vinnie!! And later on . I got to see him as Vinnie Vincent invasion✌😎...
Such a great songwriter and guitar player. I’ve just recently discovered his music with kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Completely blown away. I sure hope he gets back into writing music as well as playing and recording. Hello from Saskatchewan, Canada 🇨🇦
Vinnie's LOOK? Fascinating! His music is present in KISS. But what's this? He is going to write the best KISS album ever, and he already has 8 songs...? Is this a tendency to megalomania? Alarming.
Thanks for posting this!I have met all the the members of Kiss except for Mark Saint John and Vinnie.He is probably the nicest and sincerest one after Eric Carr.
I love all of the KISS stuff, Vinnie era included. I don't doubt the validity of some of his recording business struggles. But there isn't any disputing a lot of the stories that we've heard about Vinnie such as refusing to sign his contract, taking advances on a Boxed Set that he never delivered to loyal fans, and the time he sold a fan a guitar that he claimed was his "go to" - when he never purportedly played a note on it. It's great that he's back but I haven't heard one word of remorse "Hey guys, I fell on hard times for a while and I plan on making it right to the people I let down or didn't get what they paid for" or a single apology about that. And for those reasons, I can't celebrate his return. Sorry.
only the homophobic metal heads have issue...they don't know what to do with it. He doesn't fit in their little box. I am thrilled and support his talent and courage to be real. Go Vinnie!!!!
I know that when I first seen Vinnie playing guitar at that speed....I had a goal to FUCKING ROCK! I played my ass off to play that fast! I was like...wholly shit! I wanna fucking do that! LOL. So glad that he's still with us!
I toatally disagree with most of these VV fans!!! You all gotta be out of your minds if you think that Kiss( without VV) wouldn't/couldn't put together kick ass hit songs! What about all the other albums and hit songs that Kiss put out without VV. I'm sorry but I don't see what's so special about this guy... Never thought much of him ever...
I don't care about his looks, nor his sexual preferences.
ALL I care about is his talent as a musician and songwriter.
Which is zero.
Captain Sunday Exactly 👍
Captain Sunday your the zero!
Ain't you just the PERFECT human being? :D
fortj3 what talent songwriter two kiss studio album shitty band vinnie Vincent invasion. What a crappy music
This was incredible. Vinnie tells his story like a person who has gained a great deal of wisdom, and maturity through great struggles. I love how how sincere and candidly he speaks about the era of his life after the lights went away, he realy shys away from nothing. And i respect that he didnt address the subject of gender or sexuality. I think alot of people in that position would put that right out there, as an easy way to gain kudos.
The first time I saw KISS was 1983 on the lick it up tour in Fresno California I was 13 and Vinny blew me away. He made KISS heavier. My two favorite KISS albums are creatures of the night and lick it up. Vinny is a good man. Prayers up for you Vinny. Love ya brother🎸
Three years later and he hasn’t released a single song! It’s all BS.
And his fan base is deminishing because of his bogus announcenents, cancellations & numerous broken promises.
People keep making fun of him for his appearance and bashing on the guy for his behavior that occurred in the early 90s. Time to stop all that and forgive the man. This guy didn't do anything so wrong that he should still be punished for. When I watch the most recent video of him, I see a humble, remorseful, and (sadly) depressed person. I hope that whatever demons still haunt him are overcome and he can truly find some personal happiness and success. God Bless you, Vinnie.
jagreb -- Man, are you shitting us all? You ARE joking, right? You must be under 30.
I'm not gonna list all Vinnie's transgressions against KISS, against his own fans, against music, against fashion sense, against transgenders, against guitar players, etc. etc. because we'd be here all night - but I will say this - even though he was the best damn guitarist KISS ever had that suited them PERFECTLY, he is now PAYING for all his sins of the past, in looking like a fat Addams Family member, in having no expertise on his instrument left, in having no career, in having no contract, no job, no band, no future.
HE BROUGHT IT ALL ON HIMSELF.
FUCK Vinnie Vincent, the thief, liar, con artist, delusional slob. And before you know even half the story, stay out of the way with your blinkered, provincial views of forgiveness and amity.
NO asshole, he / she is still a supreme flake and asshole
@@jondunmore4268 G'day from Quebec ,Canada Jon Dunmore. I can spot a liar from 10 miles away ,I closely watched Vinnie in this Interview and listened intently to his words and mannerisms ,he is sincere and he is not lying .April Wine aptly wrote ,,,Rock and Roll is a vicious game . C'mon Vinnie and get your chops back ,life is a marathon not a sprint Vinman ,finish strong and carry on my wayward son.Amein brother.
your so true I respect you😽
He Ripped Rob Off, that is why he didn't Continue on with the Vinnie Vincent Invasion
The fact that He took the high road to admit he is grateful for Gene and Paul made my respect for him skyrocket
ENOCH WAS RIGHT Vinnie is a douche of a person to work with, and it’s been documented by people other than Gene and Paul. Vinnie is a great writer, and a great guitar player tho he doesn’t know when to stop overdoing it, but one thing he is not is a team player. He certainly did not deserve equal partnership in KISS, especially because Eric Carr would have deserved it before him since he was in the band longer. He has sued KISS numerous times and always lost, so his kind words about Gene and Paul were fake as shit.
@cotton topo ace and Peter weren’t in Kiss with Vinny so what do they have to do with their relationship with gene and Paul ?
yeah but he talks shit about Mark. Vinnie didnt redeem himself
Took the low road about Slaughter though
@@danswon he ripped him to pieces. Lol
The sincerity & sense of relief in his voice is quite clear...so happy to see him back and ready to create...(one of my favorite musical artists of all time, even with the brief time he appeared back in the day...)
there is new ground to break now and many people ready to show support and appreciation for him again...
He came back to rip people off because he was broke....he can't even play guitar anymore. Not like he could to begin
I was there Saturday.
I met a hero of mine that day.
I'm so glad Vinnie is back.
He’s officially gone again.
You guys suck vinnies a good guy!Bryan you know a great guy and that’s what counts! Everyone that puts him down is a jerk! They have no right! It’s a shame people act the way they do! It’s not there fault they know not what they’re doing !
@@devinw5150 ... Yep... Hes really gone in the head. And this fruit looks like a guy in drag who ate actual vinnie vincent for lunch.
He be a lady
This guy was just insane, saw him with Kiss and also when he opened for Iron Maiden , that was the loudest I have ever heard a guitar in any concert lol.
Fucking awesome and I am very glad to know he is okay.
God bless you Vinny, so much pain to overcome sometimes in life.
are you Vinnie's cousin?
@@JimA-pp2nu
Lol, great response Jim even though it means nothing.
I saw him open for Iron Maiden also
@LipSync Scamley
Not sure what you mean when you say he is a clown, he was awesome on guitar the two times I saw him and I play. The KISS show he nailed Ace's sound and from his solo's I could tell he wanted to go much more extreme which he did with VVI, It's obvious he has life issues and was back then. He liked to look like a chick in all his photo op's is what I remember and my friends would all comment about it but live he could rock it very heavy with a ton of talent.
It's very sad he prefers wearing dresses but thats a mental issue and not a talent one.
Peace..
I saw that tour in denver..i wasnt impressed. But maiden...holy crap what a show
I knew Vinnie in LA. We wrote a few songs together. When I met Vinnie he was Vinnie Cusano. He was married with two kids and wife, a nice apartment and he was a great guy extremely talented. We were both in LA trying to reach for the golden ring. The last time I saw him was at the Whiskey when he was doing a gig with Carmine Appice. Looking back after all these years it's really sad how the record business chews people up and spits them out. That's why I fuckin left LA and headed back east. G-d bless ya Vinnie.
Are you the guy from Silver Condor? If so, cool! I have the album with 'You Could Take My Heart Away Tonight' - memories! I really need to dig that record out again! (yes, I've kept all my vinyl :))
Mhm. Sure you did
You're funny....
Yep.
im just glad to see him back,its really awesome
“You pay the price, when you can’t feel things...” no truer words have been spoken....words we can all relate to, in one way or another. I’ll never forget when I heard Love Kills for the first time. A young teenage girl, thrust into the rock/metal music world....so grateful, because it was a wild ride for many years after, that I wouldn’t change for anything. 🖤 its time to bring it back Vinnie, and show everyone how you do it. If anyone could bring it back, you could!!! 🖤
I literally almost cried tears of joy and at the same time when Vinnie talked about his time in Vinnie Vincent Invasion I got a little teary eyed. WE LOVE YOU VINNIE
You're the type of person who allows these conmen to continue their ways. You're a sweet person, just saying. Sad that they count people like you.
AMAZING .. thank you SO MUCH for sharing this ... and VINCENT , if you see this, thank you for sharing everything. You've been missed big time .. i can not wait to read your book and hear the stories you are ready to tell !
jessebrent i thank you for your comment. i was honored to shoot and share this.... and i honored you stumbled upon it :-) Cheers:-)
What an amazing soul this guitar legend is. Thanks for posting this. So good to see him again.
I am so touched and overjoyed by seeing Vinnie!! It's alike a wayward son coming home! Thanks for sharing your post!!! God bless Vinnie!
i think Vinnie was amazing... i think there may be some identity issues that he has been struggling with . He is human first and foremost ... i think he needs to embrace himself as we are all doing and be what ever it is that he is... he is still VINNIE ‘FUCKING ‘ VINCENT.....
Exactly! Well said! Your right he is Vinnie "Fucking" Vincent!!!!
Yeah a wayward son comes home a woman. Great news for you snow flakes.
Darrin Ros lol
am2boni Also made my day Vinnie. Vincent is so talented what a amazing guitarist Dont get me wrong im a Ace Frehley fan but Vinnie took the Randy Rhodes style and took Kiss to a new level during the 80s when music was alot diferent then the 70s Glad to see you Vinnie God Bless yall
I enjoyed the material he created for Kiss & his band, V.V.Invasion. A great American rocker the world had the pleasure of witnessing. Rock on, Vinnie !
People please refrain from negative and nasty comments. I did not post this for that. I filmed and posted this for the fans. For the ones with a nasty hearts, please just keep it to yourself
but dude...
Conan 1812 I’m not saying that anything that he is saying has truth to it or not. Where I’m going with it is just the snide comments on his possible state of living now as far as being transgender or what not. That’s what I’m asking people to please refrain from commenting on. Unless you’re in that situation, you truly don’t know. As far as the substance of what he is saying that’s a different story. I’m very well aware that there of been many versions to this from many different people including members of kiss including one that is now deceased. I’m not saying what he saying is true or false
What some people don't realize and some maybe do is that eccentric musicians are usually geniuses. Or should I say musicians who are a little "nutty" or weird in some way, have huge sparks of genius. Who cares if he is gay or transgender or whatever. Rob Halford & Freddie Mercury are 2 of the greatest rock/metal vocalists of all time. Gene said in an interview once that Vinnie had a lot of inner demons that would come out and harm him. I believe Gene was politely alluding to Vinnie being gay and back then, "coming out" was out of the question in rock/metal. You can't deny that Lick it Up is one of KISS's best albums. You may argue that it isn't their best selling or best as far as body of work, BUT in my opinion it is their HARDEST album to date.Young & Wasted? Fits Like a Glove? Come on man, those are some heavy KISS songs. Vinnie is an incredible songwriter with a great "ear" for hooks, as was Michael Jackson. I have been listening to rock & metal since I was old enough to work my parents turntable (74'), but I like some of Jackson's songs too. He was KooKy, but had something most cookie-cutter musicians don't. Bowie, Townsend, Jackson, Mercury, Vincent, Halford, Mozart ~ The list goes on and on.
cuz you and Vinnie own YT along with Mark Zuckerberg
so who is setting the standards here - YT, kale, or you, Angel Vinnie's virtual jihadi?
When did Vinnie become a substitute school teacher?
And a drag queen.
@Amber H .... Sorry im a lesbian and married. Hes really not my type and my wife also wouldn't stand him either. And were both long time KISS ARMY members.
@Amber H 😁😁
He's such a GIRL
lollll
Finally !! Vinnie has come back!! What a great guy he is!! Please stay and don't go away again!! We love you!! Glad to have you back!!
what is gender of him?
@LipSync Scamley Yes. We are aware that he reportedly did this. I am no longer a fan of him as I was before. The guy can not even really play anymore. He also is not dependable.
6yrs later ..wtf has he done?
Vinny you have set the record straight and it's long overdue. I respect your humanity and your candidness. Fantastic Q&A over this weekend.
Welcome back Vinnie, that poster behind him is awesome!!!
Thanks for posting. It's good to see someone that has gone through so much finally find some peace in their lives.
Vinnie vincent is such a classy beautiful guy.hes become my favorite kiss member.and one of my heros.glad to see you back.you rock!!!!
Ester Colorado Vinnie is back.all right now let's rock and roll.
Careful he will snap to asshole in half a second. But yeah Vinnie can be nice when its on Vinnies terms. Or it dosent happen. Ask all the people hes ripped off over the years.
Not saying hes not talented because he is. ..... Hes also a talented asshole.
This is obviously one of Vinnie's many fake accounts because nobody with a sane mind would view him like this knowing what he has done and if they do they must be sick as him.
Get help Vinnie asap
Legendary. We're with you, Vinnie! Thank you for all the hard work you've gone through to make incredible music, we'd be lesser people without you
He seems like a really genuine, decent guy. We all have our demons. That's life.
True! We can observe but not pass judgment.
he is pure flake
Seems is the right word
Seems like he is now a transgender woman...no hint of manhood
He's a grifter and a ripoff artist. Fuck his crazy Addams Family ass.
Vinnie is a very beautiful person i think...he sayd a lot of time "thank you" and this is so cute!!
Thanks for posting. It's so great to see Vinnie again, and in such good spirits.
Saw him in Toronto with Kiss..he was awesome. And hes the only one, guitar sideman to not play Kiss'es game..wouldn't sign their contracts..deserves respect
I respect Vinnie for his contribution to KISS.
But for a "newcomer" in the band, the contract was acceptable (court judgements). And when it was too little money for him, why did he then come back for REVENGE?
???? There is something wrong about his story-telling.
And he didn't want to play their game? But by playing their game he became famous!
I saw his net worth is only 1 million. wtf? He should have multi millions.
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Maybe because his band VVI ruined him financially?
What do you think did Vinnie pay his musicians.
His singer did't t want to sign Vinnie' contract, either.
Vinnie is talented, but only
Paul and Gene as songwriter made his songs GREAT.
Simply read Google.
I don't want to be one-sided
That's all
And that’s why he’s broke
This man wrote some of my favorite Kiss songs. Vinnie Vincent did for kiss what Ronnie Dio did for Sabbath.
buddyontheweb exactly right, Sabbath needed a short member?
buddyontheweb exactly right!!! They gave them all they had and they treated them like shit!! Vinnie is a good hearted soul and I’ve missed him!!
Catfather B haha...!
I never thought of that comparison, but thats spot on!!
True. Ronnie gave them two early 80's albums and a early ninties album. Vinnie did the same.
I was fortunate, to meet him, in a department store, if all places, and we laughed, and shared, he's a beautiful person, the genuine article, God Bless Vinnie Vincent!!
He looks like the Bastard child from Blackie Lawless and Elvira. But who cares !! He made some great music with Kiss and has wrote some awesome songs.
I could care less what someone’s personal preferences are as long as they are putting out quality music I will continue to listen.
Rob Halford is a great example. He still kicks ass just as he always has since the early Priest days. Rob’s personal life hasn’t effected the fans of Priest in the slightest bit and it probably never will.
Petergoesinya AMEN!
Petergoesinya I said the same damn thing.but glad Vinnie is back.man I'm getting old.but my idles still make me feel good.vinnie glad you're back.
lol
Well, he's not putting out any quality music, so you can stop listening.
And he doesn't still kick ass like Halford.
Vinnie is just a has-been at this stage, paying for all his past sins, and pretending contriteness. YET doing what he's always done: promising gigs and not turning up for them, after taking the fans' payment.
FUCK this two-faced prick!
Everything you have done was meant to happen. You have empacted so many lives in many ways. You are here because you still have work to do. You are a beautiful soul that has been used and abused. This interview has shown me more about you than any of you're great music. MUCH LOVE VINNIE. KEEP SPREADING THE LOVE. GOD BLESS YOU.
Vinnie's wig is of a much finer quality than Gene Simmons rug.
He got that wig to get the gig!
The Twist: It's the same wig he wore on the cover of "Lick It Up."
🤣 true
It looks better than Marky Ramone's wig. By a hair.
Vinnie, you are a great guy. Brother, in regards to your closing statement - which, by the way, is great - you do not ever need to apologize for recognizing Jesus Christ as your God!(34:45) Be blessed and cannot wait to hear your new material.
Brian Bare Brian, that's what I was excited about. I was Glad to Know Vinnie had it together where it counts.
Actually, Vinnie, you DO need to apologize every time you mention that worthless god of yours. Wasn't it great how he kept you in KISS and made your career a long term success with them? Wasn't it great how, even when you left KISS, your god kept you at the top of the charts with album after album for the last 20 years that saw you financially and artistically fulfilled? That was great how your god did that for you, yeh?
So, yeh, I think your god owes YOU an apology.
Also, Vinnie, I guess you can ask for another apology from your god, that he allowed you to let yourself go like that. It was great how your god kept you on a diet and kept you looking good over 20 years. Man, you look like you did on the LICK IT UP album cover. Like a girl.
Love Vinnie's playing - he was definitely the second savior of KISS (the first was Eric Carr), and probably the best-suited guitarist for the band (even above Ace). But his hippie talk makes me believe that he remains the knucklehead that got himself sacked from the best employment opportunity he ever had in his life.
Brian Bare No matter what little smug, arrogant, lost comments anyone makes, EVERY knee Will bow and Every tongue confess.
+RedZero2007 Exactly
Vinny. You are an absolute legend and a rock music icon. No one really understands what you've been thru but personally, that is you private business. I only look forward to listening to you perform and record again. Welcome back my friend. The world needs you. 🤘🤘
There was a gigantic portion of hope & inspiration bleeding out from between the lines of this man's stories and revelations... Thanks for the great video presentation.
Everyone is commenting on his looks, male or female and why no one even asked..........perhaps it's the one time people decided to be respectful..
That's a dumb comment. Did you ever stop to consider that it's the biggest reason he disappeared? I mean, besides laying low because you ripped so many people off.
Tonto Epstein thx for your dumb comment
Tell me what's dumb about it.
It's natural to be curious about it though, I don't care either way, but I'm curious as to what Vinnie identifies as.
Unlike on the intetnet.
Vinnie don’t get discouraged,there’s people from all over the world here to see you, even the country of Florida came!!!!
Vinnie seem to be a beautiful person. it is sad to read som very rude comments here.
its pretty amazing. watching these VV interviews from the last week. he has moved me more than anyone has in a long time.
psychoclownboy why? Everyone should have a right to say what they want. Sticks & stones my friend.
But Vinnie had his stick and his stones surgically removed.
No one should be rude, but a lot of people are ignoring all the facts, statements, and evidence that contradict VVs stories. There are obvious flaws in his stories that he should be called out on.
Mick Nordström Amen on what you said. It has blown me away since I’ve posted this the absolute disrespect that people have given. I’m to the point where I have to just skim through and I don’t read them all if it seems like it’s going south with words. My biggest concern is him going back and watching all that’s been posted and him reading all the negative and nasty comments. There are many reasons why he went into hiding and I truly believe thatHe felt like he couldn’t be a rocker with his true identity. The comments that have bled from these videos is not going to help things at all. I love him dearly and I’m glad that he has rose from the ashes and I hope that he has the courage as he gets used to being in the limelight again that he talks about his identity
When you haven't been able to feel anything for so long, and then, all of a sudden you feel some kind of emotion, it's like someone throws on a switch inside of you, and everything that you were never able to feel when you were numb suddenly comes rushing in all at once. When Vinnie broke down, I was able to empathize with that. It's an uncomfortable feeling, but at the same time, it feels like such a relief.
God bless you Vinnie!!!! So awesome to see that you are doing well.The tone of your voice alone shows how at peace you are these days.....you are a guitar god! I hope that I get a chance to meet you keep being awesome!!!!
Sad that he let an era of men looking like women in bands taking over his life. It is crazy. The same acknowledgement he was getting right now could be just the same if he was being a man that he actually is in real life. He turned into what he thought he should be instead of being who he really is as a man.
He lost out on $2 million in royalties from Chrysalis...That's rough. No wonder he was depressed for so long. I can relate in a way, lost tons of money back in the tech bubble, had other tragedies and only God was able to get me through it all.
Seems like their isn't a god watching over you..grow up there's no.santa clause
@@richardlawson6787
God is very real and He sees everything you do and records every nasty word you speak against him.
Thanks Kale Adams for sharing this. What an amazing discovery finding your video because I have for a long time wanted Vinnies side of the story. Paul's book only gave Paul's side of the story and I always thought there was way more to this then what has been told.
Gary Zeeks thank you very much for the compliment sir:-)
I wish I could give Vinnie a big hug
Me too...
Id like that
He seems like a really nice person.
But he's not.
@@marcnegnivan1382 why
@Sy Verrall He is. Has he sent you your 2 box sets yet?
Years ago Vinnie was super nice to a friend and I after an Invasion show. He signed stuff and could not have been more kind. I'm tired of all the losers criticizing the guy. Vinnie was so good to my friend and I and so genuine that you wish every celebrity could be so gracious to their fans.
He is WONDERFUL
Nice to see Vinnie and thank you for capturing and sharing this
Thanks for posting this Kale! I had to leave before the Q&A Sunday and I'm glad I saw this. It was so much different than Friday or Saturday Q&As. Happy for Vinnie. Great weekend!
What a kind & humble man. Kept KISS relevant during his time with them. Killer talent!
Man !!!!!!!!😅
Thank you so very much for posting this,good to see him after all this time.
No one's life is perfect. He is an awesome guitarist. As for the rest of it, water under the bridge.
Alexandros Lysais his playing sucked ,
He wasn't very good...that's why kiss fired him...go back and watch his live performances with kiss...he was clueless about timing...just threw a wrench in the band
@@richardlawson6787 better yet watch his 'instructional' video. Holy SHIT, thirty seconds in and you'll want to shove sharpened pencils through both eardrums. It's THAT fucking bad. I don't know if he was having substance issues or what, but it's some of the sloppiest, nonsensical playing I've ever heard.
Every time you think kind thoughts to a person they feel it ! So always be kind!
I love that! A truly sweet sentiment💓
The Kiss fans TRUE SUPPORT is so wonderful to see it makes my heart happy.
It's interesting to see him back in the public after all these years. I met Vinnie way back in '88-'89. They were playing at a bar type venue in or near Arlington, VA. Slaughter was the singer. The Vinnie then was very arrogant, self centered, and rude. I'm happy to see that now he has some humility and humbleness.
His songwriting and guitar playing are pure genius. That’s unbelievable record companies get away with shit like that.
That'd be hilarious if halfway through his speech Paul Stanley came running through ladies and gentlemen Vinnie Vincent 🎉🎉
"I feel like I'm alive again" - hearing that makes me happy. I don't know Vinnie; not a Kiss fan but have listened to and much appreciated his playing. I hope he's doing well.
He us not well, still in denial, lives in the past, its obvious addictions are controlling him, he plays the sympathy card and continues to lie, con & steal off his remaining fans.
A lot of big people don't have very favorable things to say about Vinnie but I like him, every time I see him in an interview he seems super cool!
Great to see Vinnie again.Hope to see Vinnie play those crazy guitar solos again
Wow thanks so much for letting us see this...that closing statement was pretty amazing
What a great guy Vinnie is... I bought his Vinnie Vincent Invasion album on iTunes yesterday !
No you didnt
Thank you Kale! I don't care about whether he's this or that gender or if it's weight and age. This is one cool dude that I've been missing since before 1995. He had a HUGE influence on my life and my playing.
Good to hear his side finally. He doesn’t owe us that but I’m glad he’s back and out there now
It was amazing. Vinnie and all twelve of his fans there.
216000 people watched this video alone, that seems like alot of interest for a guy who's main claim to fame to most, was basically being a session guitarist like 50years ago for 2 kiss albums.
Vinnie Vincent is a ICON MAN music ...so great he back in business music with us !
Vinnie you are my fucking hero. We all love you! Thank you for being brave and truthful! Don’t go back into hiding we love you!
Thank you for this. God bless Vinnie.!!
We love you Vinnie!!! Thank you for the music, and God bless!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
we support you Vinnie Vincent its great to see you again if you do any touring many will be there to see you.you are so sincere and very talented you have been greatly missed.
It's great to see that VV seems to have found peace. I wish him the best and hope he gives us some new music! Thank you Derek Christopher for making this happen.
Who's Vinnie vincent? And why does he look like my aunt?
Because your aunt is a drag queen
PAUL IS YOU MADER!!!JAJAJA
UP!
Lots of hugs for Vinny I hope he continues because it is true he still has fans and we still love and appreciate
Such a great moment in Kiss / Vinnie Vincent History
His looks are just how glam metal bands looked.... it wasn't about being gay it was about androgyny.... long hair, clean shaven, eyeliner that was the style. All the Sunset Strip bands embraced it while the genre lasted. Haven't heard him talk about dropping off the scene... sounds like a very genuine guy.... good for you Vinnie....we hope you stay happy too....
glad vinnie came back to tell his story. now he needs to do another record and tour.
Yeah, him doing a record and tour is never going to happen. He is done. Actually he was done about 30+ years ago but he will never accept such a reality. It's everyone else's fault.
I am really glad to watch this. Vinnie seems to be a very sweat soul. My opinion of Vinnie has changed for the better.
VINNIE LOS VA A SORPRENDER A TODOS!!!!
what beautiful woman! she looks amazing for her age!
Vinnie Vincent is not a woman. Dont be a sexist.
Thank you Derrick Christopher! I am overjoyed to hear you,
Vinnie Vincent sounding so blessed and so grateful ! I have not heard anything this inspiring in a long time! May God continue to bless you today and always! I relate on many levels. Stay strong! Thanks again! Nancy Nicole DeVivo
My first concert was KISS. WITH Vinnie and Eric Carr. Tank tour Memorial Coliseum CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS. Wendy O Williams opened up for them. She blew up a car on stage. Loudest concert I've ever been to. He really rocked like a motherfucker!! Come on back Vinnie!! And later on . I got to see him as Vinnie Vincent invasion✌😎...
Such a great songwriter and guitar player. I’ve just recently discovered his music with kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Completely blown away. I sure hope he gets back into writing music as well as playing and recording. Hello from Saskatchewan, Canada 🇨🇦
How about an Ace and Vinnie collaboration?
YES!!! Been waiting forever 😭
Uhm, why?
That oughta be a right royal fuckup.
NO!
Vinnie's LOOK? Fascinating!
His music is present in KISS.
But what's this?
He is going to write the best KISS album ever, and he already has 8 songs...?
Is this a tendency to megalomania? Alarming.
I think he has had so many problems and heartache because he's been confused about his sexuality.
Thanks for posting this!I have met all the the members of Kiss except for Mark Saint John and Vinnie.He is probably the nicest and sincerest one after Eric Carr.
I love all of the KISS stuff, Vinnie era included. I don't doubt the validity of some of his recording business struggles. But there isn't any disputing a lot of the stories that we've heard about Vinnie such as refusing to sign his contract, taking advances on a Boxed Set that he never delivered to loyal fans, and the time he sold a fan a guitar that he claimed was his "go to" - when he never purportedly played a note on it. It's great that he's back but I haven't heard one word of remorse "Hey guys, I fell on hard times for a while and I plan on making it right to the people I let down or didn't get what they paid for" or a single apology about that. And for those reasons, I can't celebrate his return. Sorry.
jbfyipi I am still waiting on my $7500 VV Guitar.
Vinny Vincent would make an excellent aunt.
Amazing to even see his face. Very smart. Articulate. Well spoken.. I hope he does something in the future!
We should all start a charity to get vinnie his million so owed to him .. such a tragic story ! Such a sweet sweet soul ❤️🙏🏻❤️
I don’t care how weird he looks now, he’s always been weird as hell. This guy wrote and played some of the best songs of the 80s
Maybe we would never have heard his songs?
But he co-wrote with Paul and Gene. And it was them, who made KISS out of Vinnie.
nothing but love for Vinnie
only the homophobic metal heads have issue...they don't know what to do with it. He doesn't fit in their little box. I am thrilled and support his talent and courage to be real. Go Vinnie!!!!
VINNIE VINCENT ROCKS
Amazing how many people bought into his BS that day. Has he even started to refund people for those box sets.
I know that when I first seen Vinnie playing guitar at that speed....I had a goal to FUCKING ROCK!
I played my ass off to play that fast! I was like...wholly shit!
I wanna fucking do that!
LOL.
So glad that he's still with us!
such a humble soul
Dont be decieved
The audience replies and stuff is just cringey.
BTW, he's wearing a woman's jacket. The buttons are on the left, not the right.
Actually the jacket could be from Europe
Even though Ace will always be my absolute fave,Vinnie brought FIRE to the band in 83 for creatures and lick it up.Much respect!
So glad this sweet man is BACK! Always tell YOUR story or someone else will. And they will usually tell that story in a way you don't like.
I toatally disagree with most of these VV fans!!! You all gotta be out of your minds if you think that Kiss( without VV) wouldn't/couldn't put together kick ass hit songs! What about all the other albums and hit songs that Kiss put out without VV.
I'm sorry but I don't see what's so special about this guy...
Never thought much of him ever...
Saw Vinnie in 1983 with KISS in Sweden. Great times.
I'm happy that he's back..