Vince Martell

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Vince Martell
Martell performing at the Regent Theater in Arlington, Massachusetts on March 26, 2011
Background information
Born	(1945-11-11) November 11, 1945 (age 78) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock, psychedelic rock, rock and roll, blue-eyed soul
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Rhino, Atco, Spectra
Website	Official Vince Martell web site

Vince Martell (born Vincent James Martellucci, November 11, 1945)^[1] is an American guitarist best known as the lead guitarist for Vanilla Fudge. Martell was born in the Bronx to parents who played the guitar and encouraged him to play as well.^[2] While in his teens, Martell joined the Navy, where he discovered his skills as a guitarist.^[2]