Above: Hollywood Vampires at Wembley Arena on June 20, 2018. (L-R: Chris Wyse, Buck Johnson, Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Tommy Henriksen and Glen Sobel) Hollywood Vampires (band) Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Hard rock Years active 2015–present Labels Republic Associated acts Aerosmith, Alice Cooper Hollywood Vampires | Official Website and Store Hollywood Vampires (band) …
Sons of the Vegetal Mother Origin Melbourne, Australia Genres Rock Sons of the Vegetal Mother (also known as The Vegetals to fans) were an Australian “esoteric special-occasion progressive band”, formed in late 1969, with a floating line-up based around the nucleus of Ross Wilson and Ross Hannaford. A side-project of the band, formed in 1970 …
Vince Martin (singer) Vince Martin (born Vincent Marcellino; March 17, 1937 – July 6, 2018) was an American folk singer and songwriter. He first recorded with the Tarriers (Erik Darling, Alan Arkin and Bob Carey) in 1956, on the hit single “Cindy, Oh Cindy”. He became more widely known with his duo recordings with Fred …
Dickie Valentine Birth name Richard Maxwell Also known as Richard Bryce Born 4 November 1929 Marylebone, London, England Died 6 May 1971 (aged 41) Glangrwyney, Brecknockshire, Wales Genres Traditional pop Occupation(s) Singer, guitarist Instruments Vocals, guitar Dickie Valentine (4 November 1929 – 6 May 1971) was an English pop singer in the 1950s. In addition …
Vic Flick Birth name Victor Harold Flick Born 14 May 1937 Worcester Park, Surrey, England, United Kingdom Genres Film score Occupation(s) Guitarist, composer, conductor Victor Harold Flick (born 14 May 1937) is an English guitarist, best known for playing the guitar riff in the “James Bond Theme”. He also played the distinctive guitar riff in …
VOTA Also known as Casting Pearls Origin Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Genres Christian rock VOTA (formerly known as Casting Pearls) is a Christian rock band from Lincoln, Nebraska, featuring Bryan Olesen, a former guitarist with Christian rock band Newsboys. Several of the band’s songs have been featured on rotation with national radio networks such as …
The Vamps (Australian band) Origin Australia Genres Pop rock Years active 1965–1977 The Vamps were an Australian all-female rock band formed in April 1965 by guitarist Margaret Britt. Between 1965 and 1969 they toured extensively in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and the Pacific Islands, including 6 months performing at military bases in Vietnam …
Vin Diesel Born Mark Sinclair July 18, 1967 Alameda County, California, U.S. Occupation Actor, Producer with One Race Films, director, screenwriter Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He is well known for his portrayals of Dominic Toretto in The …
FVK (band) Origin Beccles, England Genres Rock, alternative rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, horror punk, emo FVK (Fearless Vampire Killers) were a five-piece English theatrical alternative rock band formed in Beccles in 2008. Their line-up consisted of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Laurence Beveridge, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kier Kemp, bassist Drew Woolnough, lead guitarist Cyrus Barrone …
John Von Ohlen John Von Ohlen (May 13, 1941, Indianapolis – October 3, 2018) was an American jazz drummer, bandleader, and recording artist, widely known as having been the drummer for Woody Herman in 1967 and 1969, then with Stan Kenton from 1970 to 1972. Von Ohlen led the Blue Wisp Big Band in Cincinnati …