Motley Crue’s Vince Neil celebrates his birthday today! Many people are still curious about his current net worth, backstory, and former hobbies after decades of performing for his fans. Examine the rockstar’s life from his childhood to his current success.

Vincent Neil Wharton was born on February 8, 1961, in Hollywood, California, and is now 62 years old! His family moved away from where he was born when he was young, eventually settling in Glendora.

He discovered his love for music as a teenager, but aside from playing instruments and singing, he was also interested in football, surfing, basketball, and other sports.

His career took off when he was discovered by Motley Crue in the early 1980s, according to Music in Minnesota. The musician was performing with his band Rock Candy at the time, and Tommy Lee suggested that he play.

The drummer thought the singer’s image would fit with their band, which was just getting started at the time, and the two future bandmates had known each other earlier in life.

Neil joined the band right away and recorded his debut project, “Too Fast for Love,” which was released the same year he was discovered.

Two years later, their sophomore album “Shout at the Devil” catapulted the rock band into the international spotlight. Motley Crue was on top in the 1980s, but the singer had a major problem, which led to his dismissal from the band.

Vince Neil and his bandmates decided to split up in the early 1990s due to the musician’s alcoholism. His difficulties had a significant impact on his career because he was unable to perform and rehearse with his friends.

Later on, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee decided to let go of their friend because he was impeding their progress. Despite the fact that the main issue was the singer’s alcoholism, the band issued a different statement, claiming that he had changed his priorities in life.

They said:

“Race car driving has become a priority in Neil’s life.”

Then they added that the rest of the members felt he didn’t have the same passion for music.

Vince Neil later reunited with his band in 1997, so it wasn’t the end of the road for him. Despite releasing solo projects over the years, his relationship with Motley Crue remained strong, making him a successful musician with a net worth of $50 million.

Today, the band is preparing to embark on a world tour with Def Leppard that will take them across Latin America and Europe in 2023, but they are still in the United States for a few shows.

Their final shows in the United States will be on February 10 and 11 at the Mark G Etess Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey.