Growing up in Compton was sometimes tough, he once even had his face and chin slashed by a gang member. Neil soon learned to become street-wise, but was in some trouble at school, he got kicked out, later finding out he has a form of dyslexia. As well as an interest in music, as a teen Neil was also interested in surfing and baseball.
He was discovered while performing with his band, Rock Candy, and joined Mötley Crüe in 1981. That same year, he married his first wife, Beth Lynn and Mötley Crüe released its first album, Too Fast for Love. In 1983, Mötley Crüe released Shout at the Devil, a blockbuster success that established the band as one of the biggest acts of the 1980s. In 1984, after a tour with Ozzy Osbourne, Neil was in a drunk driving accident near Redondo Beach, California. The passenger in his 72' De Tomaso Pantera, Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, the drummer of Hanoi Rocks, died from his injuries. Beth Lynn and Neil divorced in 1985. Following a prison sentence, Neil regrouped with Mötley Crüe to record Theatre of Pain (1985) and Girls, Girls, Girls (1987). He married Sharise Ruddell in April 1988. The band released their highest-selling album, Dr. Feelgood, in 1989 after going through rehab .
Neil left Mötley Crüe to pursue a solo career in February 1992. According to rumors in the band's autobiography, The Dirt, he was fired because he was more interested in car racing than in the band (he was racing in the Indy Lights open wheel developmental series at the time). In 1992 he released his first solo offering, a single "You're Invited (But Your Friend Can't Come)" featured on the Encino Man soundtrack. Exposed, his solo debut, debuted at #13 on the Billboard charts, was released in mid-1993. The album featured Steve Stevens (Billy Idol's guitarist and Atomic Playboys founder), Dave Marshall, Robbie Crane, and Vik Foxx. It sold only about 300,000 copies in the US, just about as many as Mötley's 1994 Neil-less album Mötley Crüe with singer John Corabi (previously of The Scream). All previous Mötley Crüe albums had sold at least one million copies.
Sharise Ruddell and Neil divorced in 1993. Two years later on August 15, 1995, their daughter, Skylar Neil, died of cancer.
The same year, Carved In Stone, an indus-glam metal oriented album produced by the Dust Brothers, sold less than 100,000 copies in the US, and Neil's contract with Warner Bros. Records. eventually came to an end. Some versions of the album feature "Skylar's Song", written by Neil only.
By 1997, both Neil's solo career and Mötley Crüe's fortunes were declining and he accepted their invitation to rejoin the band. They released the album Generation Swine which debuted at #4 on the Billboard charts. It wasn't long before tension erupted again, this time prompting Tommy Lee to leave the band. They replaced him with Randy Castillo, but things came to a halt when Castillo died from cancer in 2002.
In May 2000, Neil married Playboy Playmate Heidi Mark. They divorced in August 2001. In 2002, Neil was one of the cast members on the first season of The Surreal Life. A regular customer of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, in July 2003 Neil was charged with battery after a prostitute at the ranch alleged that he grabbed her around the throat and threw her against a wall. A year earlier, he had pleaded no contest to the charge that he had punched and knocked down record producer Michael Schuman.
In 2003, Vince Neil was featured (as a solo act) in the "Rock Never Stops Tour" along with other '80s hard rock bands. He released a live album, Live at the Whiskey: One Night Only in 2003.
Neil married Lia Gerardini in January 2005. The ceremony was officiated by ordained minister and fellow cast member from The Surreal Life, MC Hammer.
In 2004, Vince appeared again on TV for the special Remaking Vince Neil, which showed him trying to recharge his solo career. He also recorded the single "Promise Me" produced by the acclaimed Desmond Child which has yet to be released commercially, but rumored to be on a forthcoming solo album. However, it turned out to be Mötley Crüe that got the career boost as Neil and Tommy Lee put aside their differences and toured in support of the compilation album Red, White & Crüe which was supported by an extensive world-wide tour dubbed Carnival Of Sins, which featured near-naked female acrobats, fire-breathers and a midget.
Vince Neil is touring with his solo band, now consisting of Slaughter members Jeff Blando and Dana Strum, as well as drummer Zoltan Chaney. In 2010 he released, Tattoos & Tequila
Mötley Crüe will continue to tour, with several dates over the summer, and Vince will continue to tour with his solo band during his off time from Mötley Crüe. He is also currently working on a new studio album with Dana Strum, with whom he performed at glam metal festival Rocklahoma.
Sister of Pain
Vince Neil Lyrics
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Where the whiskey flows and the nights go on for days
My home on the range
There's a sultry queen set her sights on me
Was the best damn thing that I ever seen oh ya
She's Evangeline
That preacher's daughter she took off her leather dress
She's a
Sister sister of pain
She's a knock down drag it out, lick it up do it again
Such a sweet young thing took a bite out of me
She spread her cards out for all the world to see oh ya
I went willingly
She walked me back to a darkened room
Said this one's on me boy,
I want to see you howl at the moon and I'm talkin' soon
That night I saw the light I'd never seen before
When I thought my time was up she said how 'bout a, a little more
For the
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A sister, sister of pain
Drop down, spread 'em out, open up it's only a game
Suck your soul, make a blind man see
With a touch of her hand, brings a devil out of me
She held up a sign said have no fear
We got liquor up front, and poker in the rear
For the
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Yeah
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Yeah
The lyrics of Vince Neil's song "Sister of Pain" tell a story of an encounter with a mysterious and seductive woman named Evangeline, who takes the singer on a journey of sin and pleasure. The opening lyrics describe a place where whiskey flows and the nights go on for days, implying a sense of reckless abandon and indulgence. The singer then introduces Evangeline, the sultry queen who catches his eye and becomes the object of his desire.
In the chorus, Evangeline is referred to as the "sister of pain," suggesting a sense of danger and risk associated with her. The lyrics describe her as a force that can "suck your soul" and "bring a devil out of me" with just a simple touch. Despite this warning, the singer willingly follows her into a darkened room and experiences a newfound sense of pleasure and enlightenment. The lyrics suggest that Evangeline represents a departure from the singer's usual life and a willingness to explore the unknown.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sister of Pain" create a vivid picture of a moment in time where the singer encounters a mesmerizing figure who leads him down a path of temptation and desire. The song is a celebration of the thrill of the unknown and the power of a seductive woman to awaken new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a little old place down south of La Grange
In the southern part of La Grange, there's a small place where the whiskey never stops flowing and the nights seem never-ending. It feels like home to me.
Where the whiskey flows and the nights go on for days
At this place, you can always find endless drinks and nights that never seem to end, making it hard to leave.
My home on the range
As someone who enjoys drinking and partying all night, this place feels like my true home, similar to how cowboys feel about the range they roam on.
There's a sultry queen set her sights on me
A beautiful and alluring woman caught my attention and wanted to be with me.
Was the best damn thing that I ever seen oh ya
Out of all the women I've encountered, she was the most amazing and desirable one for me. No doubt about it.
She's Evangeline
This sultry queen's name is Evangeline.
That preacher's daughter she took off her leather dress
The woman who caught my attention earlier happens to be the daughter of a preacher, who took off her leather dress to show that she's not one to be judged by her religion or profession.
She pulled me into sin and now I must confess
She lured me into sinful desires, and now I feel like I need to confess my actions to someone, seemingly to gain redemption.
She's a Sister sister of pain
This woman I'm talking about is a seductive, irresistible, and irresistible person who causes pain and suffering to the people she's involved with. She's like a sister to other people who feel the 'pain' of having her around.
She's a knock down drag it out, lick it up do it again
This woman is the kind of person who will fight hard, but then desire more and keep doing so without any apparent reason or concern.
Such a sweet young thing took a bite out of me
This woman may seem innocent and pure, but she's also someone who can be dangerous and cause harm to people close to her.
She spread her cards out for all the world to see oh ya
She reveals her true self and intentions to everyone she encounters, making it hard for people to trust her or avoid her charm.
I went willingly
Despite knowing the dangers, I willingly accepted her offer and went along with what she wanted.
She walked me back to a darkened room
This woman took me to an isolated room where it was difficult to judge our actions or distinguish right from wrong. A sense of mystery and danger loomed over us.
Said this one's on me boy,
She offered to pay for everything and take care of all the arrangements, seemingly without any apparent motive or concern for herself.
I want to see you howl at the moon and I'm talkin' soon
She desires to see me 'letting loose' and enjoying the moment with her as quickly as possible. She's impatient and wants quick results.
That night I saw the light I'd never seen before
I experienced an exhilarating and unique feeling that I had never seen or felt before. Perhaps something spiritual, or related to meeting new desires and exploring new sensations.
When I thought my time was up she said how 'bout a, a little more
Just when I thought the session had ended or was about to end, she proposed continuing it and spending more time with her, which I eagerly agreed to do so.
Drop down, spread 'em out, open up it's only a game
She treats life, love, and sex as a game, where the rules are loose, the stakes are high, and where you have to be prepared to go 'all in' if you want to win big.
Suck your soul, make a blind man see
Her sensual and sexual powers over me made me feel like I was flying high, seeing things I never saw before, while simultaneously draining my energy and focusing all my attention on her.
With a touch of her hand, brings a devil out of me
Even a simple touch from her was enough to trigger a fast, powerful, and hasty reaction from me, full of lust and desire, seemingly driven solely by my emotions.
She held up a sign said have no fear
She projects an image of confidence and strength, immune to fear or consequence of her actions or reputation. She's bold and daring and will not shy away from any challenges.
We got liquor up front, and poker in the rear
This place has a bar up front where people socialize, and a hidden casino or gaming room in the back, where the real action takes place. Everything happens before your eyes, but you may not see it unless you know where to look.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK BLADES, TOMMY R. SHAW, VINCE NEIL
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