Vincent "Vinnie" Taylor (July 31, 1948 - April 19, 1974) was an American lead guitar player best known from the group, Sha Na Na. His birth name was Christopher Hempstead Donald.[1] He graduated from Kent School in 1965 and Columbia College in 1971.
Vincent Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Christopher Hempstead Donald |
| Born | (1948-07-31)July 31, 1948 San Salvador, Bahamas |
| Died | April 19, 1974(1974-04-19) (aged 25) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
In February 1971 he replaced guitarist Larry "Israel" Packer. He played with the band until he died from an accidental heroin overdose[2] after a concert at University Hall at the University of Virginia on April 17, 1974.
Escaped convict Elmer Edward Solly assumed the name Vinnie Taylor while a fugitive and performed under this stage name.[3]