Vini Lopez
Vincent Lopez (born January 22, 1949), nicknamed Mad Dog, is an American drummer. Between 1968 and 1974 Lopez backed Bruce Springsteen in several bands, including Steel Mill and the E Street Band. He also played on Springsteen's first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle. Both during and after his time with the E Street Band, Lopez played drums with numerous Jersey Shore bands.
Vini Lopez | |
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Birth name | Vincent Lopez |
Also known as | Mad Dog |
Born | Neptune Township, New Jersey, United States | January 22, 1949
Origin | Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
Genres | Rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, piano, trumpet, cornet |
Years active | 1968–present |
Formerly of | E Street Band |
In April 2014, Lopez was inducted by Bruce Springsteen into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band and is now an ambassador for the Rock Hall.
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