Vinnie Hornsby
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Vince Hornsby is the bassist
for Alternative metal
band Sevendust
. He is known for his humorous demeanor and facial expressions during live shows. Hornsby wears his bass down to his hip and will occasionally bend over so that it is positioned next to his knees.
Before the formation of Sevendust, Hornsby was in the band Snake Nation along with Morgan Rose
, also of Sevendust. In 1994, Snake Nation were supported by fellow local group, Body & Soul, an R&B group fronted by Lajon Witherspoon
. Amazed by Witherspoon's vocal prowess, Rose and Hornsby asked him to join their band. Next they recruited guitarists John Connolly
, the former drummer of the band Peacedog, and Lee Banks to form Rumblefish. The name was later changed to Crawlspace. Clint Lowery
of Still Rain from North Carolina replaced Lee Banks in 1995 when the band's arduous schedule forced him to quit.
When a group on the west coast claimed the rights to Sevendust
's previous name, Crawlspace, the band struggled to find a new name. While he doesn't take credit for the band's name, Hornsby ultimately came across a can of "Sevin Dust" while looking through his grandmother's garage.
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
for Alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
. He is known for his humorous demeanor and facial expressions during live shows. Hornsby wears his bass down to his hip and will occasionally bend over so that it is positioned next to his knees.
Before the formation of Sevendust, Hornsby was in the band Snake Nation along with Morgan Rose
Morgan Rose
Morgan Jay Rose is an American drummer, record producer and founding member of the Atlanta-based alternative metal band Sevendust. He is also responsible for much of the background "screaming" vocals.-Career:...
, also of Sevendust. In 1994, Snake Nation were supported by fellow local group, Body & Soul, an R&B group fronted by Lajon Witherspoon
Lajon Witherspoon
Lajon Witherspoon is the vocalist for the Atlanta-based alternative metal band Sevendust. Members from such bands as Staind, Seether, Alter Bridge, and Diecast have listed Lajon and Sevendust as musical influences. In March 2008, Lajon was recognized in Hit Parader's magazine as one of the "Top...
. Amazed by Witherspoon's vocal prowess, Rose and Hornsby asked him to join their band. Next they recruited guitarists John Connolly
John Connolly
John Connolly may refer to:*John Connolly *John P. Connolly , actor*John Connolly , Irish author whose best-known novels revolve around former policeman Charlie Parker...
, the former drummer of the band Peacedog, and Lee Banks to form Rumblefish. The name was later changed to Crawlspace. Clint Lowery
Clint Lowery
Clint Lowery is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Sevendust. He has also played in Dark New Day and Still Rain and served as the touring guitarist for Korn through most of 2007....
of Still Rain from North Carolina replaced Lee Banks in 1995 when the band's arduous schedule forced him to quit.
When a group on the west coast claimed the rights to Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
's previous name, Crawlspace, the band struggled to find a new name. While he doesn't take credit for the band's name, Hornsby ultimately came across a can of "Sevin Dust" while looking through his grandmother's garage.
Sevendust
- SevendustSevendust (album)Definitive Edition Bonus Tracks Definitive Edition DVD #Live & Loud#Electronic Press Kit #Behind The Scenes & Live Footage-Personnel:*Lajon Witherspoon - lead vocals...
(1997) - HomeHome (Sevendust album)-Personnel:*Lajon Witherspoon - lead vocals*John Connolly - guitar, backing vocals*Clint Lowery - guitar, backing vocals*Vinnie Hornsby - bass guitar*Morgan Rose - drums, backing vocals*Deborah Anne "Skin" Dyer - additional vocals...
(1999) - AnimosityAnimosity (Sevendust album)Animosity is the third studio album by Sevendust, released on November 13, 2001 through TvT Records. The album appeared on the Billboard 200, remained there for thirteen weeks and peaked at 28 on December 1, 2001. Animosity was certified gold on March 11, 2002 through the Recording Industry...
(2001) - Seasons (2003)
- NextNext (Sevendust album)- Album :- Singles :- Personnel :* Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals* John Connolly – guitar, backing vocals* Sonny Mayo – guitar* Vinnie Hornsby – bass guitar* Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals...
(2005) - AlphaAlpha (Sevendust album)Target Exclusive Bonus TrackU.K. Import Bonus Tracks- Album :- Singles :- Personnel :* Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals* John Connolly – guitar, backing vocals* Vinnie Hornsby – bass guitar* Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals...
(2007) - Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow (2008)
- Cold Day MemoryCold Day MemoryCold Day Memory is the eighth studio album by American alternative metal band Sevendust released on April 20, 2010. This album marks the return of guitarist Clint Lowery who previously left Sevendust in 2004 to work with Dark New Day...
(2010)
Gear
- Epiphone les paul signature bass
- Epiphone les paul std bass
- Epiphone les paul custom bass