Vince Martell (born Vincent James Martellucci, November 11, 1945) is an American guitarist best known as the lead guitarist for Vanilla Fudge.
Early life
Martell was born in the Bronx to parents who played the guitar and encouraged him to play as well. He comes from an Italian American family. While in his teens, Martell joined the Navy, where he discovered his skills as a guitarist. He is married to Peg Pearl, who is also a musician.
Discography
Vanilla Fudge
- 1967: Vanilla Fudge
- 1968: The Beat Goes On
- 1968: Renaissance
- 1969: Near the Beginning
- 1970: Rock & Roll
- 1984: Mystery
- 2000: The Return / Then And Now
- 2005: Out Through The In Door
Solo
- 2000: Endless High
- 2001: Vince Martell: Lead Guitarist of Vanilla Fudge
- 2002: Pyschedlic Cymbals
- 2009: Vince Martell – Comin' to Get Ya