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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Vince Neil was born on February 8, 1961, in Hollywood, California. He is the <a href="/biography/vince-neil">son</a> of Clois Odie Wharton and Shirley Wharton and is of mixed heritage—Mexican from his mother’s side and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States">Native American</a> from his father's side. During the 1960s, his family frequently relocated before finally settling in Glendora, California.</p>
<p>Neil attended Sunflower Intermediate School and later Royal Oak High School. Throughout his teenage years, he developed a strong interest in various sports, including football, wrestling, baseball, and basketball. He was also passionate about surfing and had a natural inclination toward music from an early age, which would later define his career.</p>

<h2>Joining Mötley Crüe</h2>
<p>In 1979, Vince Neil gained local attention while performing with his band, Rock Candy. His <a href="/biography/tommy-lee">high school friend</a> and drummer <a href="/biography/tommy-lee">Tommy Lee</a> introduced him to Mötley Crüe in 1980 when the band was seeking a lead vocalist. Shortly after joining, the group released their debut album, <em>Too Fast for Love</em>, later that same year.</p>
<p>Throughout the 1980s, Mötley Crüe dominated the heavy metal scene with a series of successful albums: <em>Shout at the Devil</em> (1983), <em>Theatre of Pain</em> (1985), <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girls,_Girls,_Girls_(Mötley_Crüe_album)">Girls, Girls, Girls</a></em> (1987), and <em>Dr. Feelgood</em> (1989). These albums played a critical role in catapulting the band to international fame and cemented Neil's status as a standout heavy metal vocalist.</p>

<h2>Vince Neil Racing and Departure from Mötley Crüe</h2>
<p>Beyond music, Neil had a keen interest in motorsports. He often participated in celebrity racing events and even formed his own team, <a href="/biography/vince-neil">Vince Neil Racing</a>. However, his racing career was cut short in 1992 after he crashed during a race, prompting his retirement from the sport.</p>
<p>That same year, Neil parted ways with Mötley Crüe. Following his departure, he signed a $4 million solo deal with Warner Bros. Records and filed a lawsuit against the band, seeking 25% of the group’s profits.</p>

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<h2>Solo Career and Albums</h2>
<p>Neil launched his solo career in 1992 with the release of his debut single. In 1993, he put out his first solo album titled <em>Exposed</em>, which debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album included singles such as "Can't Change Me," "Sister of Pain," and "Can't Have Your Cake." To support the album, Neil toured as a supporting act for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen">Van Halen</a>, further building his solo presence.</p>
<p>In 1995, he released his second solo album, <em>Carved in Stone</em>. However, the album’s release and promotion were impacted by the illness of his daughter, which demanded much of his attention. The album did not achieve the commercial success of its predecessor, and his contract with Warner Bros. came to an end shortly thereafter.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Vince Neil has been married four times. His first marriage was to Beth Lynn in 1981, which ended in divorce in 1985. He later married Sharise Ruddell, a former mud wrestler, with whom he has one child. His third wife was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi_Mark">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi_Mark">Heidi Mark</a>, followed by his marriage to Lia Gerardini.</p>
<p>Neil's life and career have been widely documented. A mini-biography about him is available on IMDb, and a more comprehensive biography can be found on platforms such as Wikipedia. As of recent estimates, Vince Neil has a net worth of approximately $50 million.</p>

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