Vinnie Stigma
guitar
b. 1955 in New York City
Founded Agnostic FrontAgnostic Front today
Vincent Capuccio (born December 3, 1955), better known as Vinnie Stigma, is an American guitarist and occasional vocalist who is a founding member of the New York hardcore band Agnostic Front. He also has his own solo band called Stigma and has played for Madball in the past. He and his bandmate Roger Miret are often referred to as "the godfathers of hardcore" with Revolver Magazine stating that the two "carried the torch for punk's unapologetic cousin, hardcore, across the globe." Outside of music Stigma has took part in other endeavors including professional wrestling, acting and is a published author.
Early life
Stigma was born on December 3, 1955, into a large Italian-American family, and grew up in a part of Little Italy, Manhattan, which is now known as Nolita. He and his immediate family all lived in the same apartment complex on Mott street in the Lower East Side. Growing up, he would play handball and stickball in the apartments courtyard. He and his bands would practice in his grandfathers wine cellar which was also located in the apartment complex. Growing up, Stigma was a fan of Frank Sinatra and Bruce Lee, and has credited Jimi Hendrix for his inspiration to start playing guitar.
Personal life
Stigma still resides in the same apartment complex in the Lower East Side that he lived in during his youth, he is a supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Stigma enjoys cooking and attended culinary school for a brief period of time, he also takes part in yoga and is trained in mixed martial arts and has credited the sport for helping him keep focus.
Every band they have passed through, with what they played and when — and whether they were there at the start.
Songs Vinnie Stigma is credited on, oldest first — music, words, or both.
- PowerAgnostic Front · Victim in Pain (1984)Writer
- Gotta GoAgnostic Front · Something’s Gotta Give (1998)Music
- Police StateAgnostic Front · Riot, Riot, Upstart (1999)Writer
Where they came from, where they are, and who they are to other people.
- Born
- 1955-12-03 · New York City
- Also works as
- guitarist, composer, musician
- Plays
- guitar
Shows where their tenure covers the date — not just any night the band played.
Where to hear from them lately. These are live searches, not a list somebody froze — so they stay current.
- Wikipedia →the full article
- Interviews on YouTube →newest first
- Recent news & comments →Google News
- Blabbermouth →metal press
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons