Lee Ving

Lee Ving
Ving performing with Fear on the 2010 Warped Tour
Ving performing with Fear on the 2010 Warped Tour
Background information
Birth nameLee James Jude Capallero
Born (1950-04-10) April 10, 1950 (age 74)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk, blues, country
Occupation(s)Musician, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1968–present
LabelsSlash, Fear, Sector 2
Websitefearleeving.com

Lee James Jude Capallero[1] (born April 10, 1950[2][3][additional citation(s) needed]), also known as Lee Ving, is an American guitarist, singer, and actor. Ving is the frontman of the Los Angeles-based hardcore punk band Fear. As an actor, Ving played topless club owner Johnny C. in Flashdance (1983), motorcycle gang leader Greer in Streets of Fire (1984) and murder victim Mr. Boddy in the murder mystery film Clue (1985).[4][5][6]

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  2. ^ Fields, Connor (December 13, 2018). "Last Night: Lee Ving and Fear Uphold Their Legendary Reputation". Houston Press. Houston, Texas, United States. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
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  4. ^ Loud, Lance (March 1986). "Nothing to Fear - The granddaddies of punk satire yearn for the good old days". SPIN. Vol. 1, no. 11. New York City, New York, United States. p. 63. ISSN 0886-3032. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  5. ^ Stegall, Tim (November 17, 1995). "Confessions and Misinformation". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, Texas, United States. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  6. ^ Coker, Matt (October 7, 1999). "The Punkiest Man in Punk". OC Weekly. Fountain Valley, California, United States. Retrieved May 20, 2020.