Vinnie Vincent

• Joined KISS in 1982.
• Played lead guitar for KISS in 1982 and 1983. He replaced Ace Frehley.
• Born in Connecticut on August 6, 1952.
• Birth name was Vincent Cusano.
• Fired twice from KISS because of his ever-growing ego problems. Co-authored most songs on Creatures of the Night and Lick It Up. Also co-authored songs on Revenge.
• Formed the Vinnie Vincent Invasion in 1984, which disbanded after releasing two albums.