Background:  At 8 years of age, Vince started studying drums at Frank's Drum Shop in downtown Chicago.  In the 1990s, he played fulltime in top 40 bands throughout Asia. Vince also learned how to play guitar, bass, sax and keyboards in his basement during his teen years.  Today, you can catch Vince filling in on drums in Tulsa with the "Jump Suit Love" band and "The Funky Muthers."

Musical Influences:  James Brown, Parliament/Funkadelics,.. Earth, Wind & Fire and Prince to name a few.

• Favorite Drummers: "There are a lot of drummers out there I like, but I don't know everyone's names. Here are a few of my favorites."
  
  Tony Royster Jr.
  Dennis Chambers
  Eric Moore
  Aaron Spears - Live drummer for Usher & American Idol Live Tour
  Thomas Pridgen
  John Blackwell (Former drummer for Prince)
  Benny Greb

• Equipment:  2001 - 6 piece Pearl Exports (Color: Redwine) 6 Ply Mohogany
  
  14x5.5 Pearl Snare
  22x18 Bass Drum
  8x8, 10x8, 12x9, 14x12 Toms
  Evans G2 Coated Heads (Toms)
  Evans HD Coated (Snare)
  Evans EMAD2 (Bass Drum)
  PDP Hi-Hat Stand
  13" Zildjian A Customs Hi Hat Cymbals
  16" and 17" Zildjian Thin Crash
  10" Zildjian Splash
  14" Sabian China (Dave Weckl Series)
  20" Zildjian Ping Ride
  Yamaha Heavy Duty Stands
  DW5000 Double Bass Pedals
  Drumsticks - Vic Firth (size 5A)
  Gibralter Drum Throne
  Shure SM58 Vocal Mic (For Vocals)