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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|image = Vinnie Hornsby, bassist of america alternative metal band Sevendust.jpg
| image = Vinnie Hornsby, bassist of america alternative metal band Sevendust.jpg
|name = Vince Hornsby
| name = Vince Hornsby
|image_size =
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|caption =
| caption =
|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
|birth_name = Vince Hornsby
| birth_name = Vince Hornsby
|alias = Boss
| alias = Boss
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|10|22}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|10|22}}
|birth_place = [[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States
| birth_place = [[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States
|instrument = {{flatlist|
| years_active = 1988–present
⚫
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
* [[guitar]]
* [[Singing|vocals]]
}}
|years_active = 1988–present
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|genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Alternative metal]]
* [[Alternative metal]]
* [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
* [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
* [[nu metal]]
* [[nu metal]]
}}
}}
|occupation = {{flatlist|
| occupation = Bassist
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| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[Musician]]
* [[bassist]]
}}
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|associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[Sevendust]]
* [[Sevendust]]
* [[Projected]]
* [[Projected]]
}}
}}
|label = {{flatlist|
| label = {{flatlist|
* [[Asylum Records|Asylum]]
* [[Asylum Records|Asylum]]
* 7 Bros.
* 7 Bros.
}}
}}
|website =
| website =
}}
}}


'''Vince Hornsby''' (born October 22, 1967) is the [[bassist]] and one of the founding members of American [[alternative metal]] band [[Sevendust]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p203307/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Sevendust|last=Dombek|first=Kirk|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=15 March 2010}}</ref>
'''Vincent Eddie Hornsby''' (born October 22, 1967) is an American musician, best known as the [[bassist]] and one of the founding members of the [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Sevendust]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p203307/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Sevendust|last=Dombek|first=Kirk|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|access-date=15 March 2010}}</ref>


==Music career==
==Music career==
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===Sevendust===
===Sevendust===


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 (musician)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Sevendust-Biography/5FA496BF07104051482568A9002DF8F2|title=Sevendust Biography|publisher=[[Sing365.com]]|accessdate=6 August 2010}}</ref> The band was scheduled in lots of touring before and after the success of [[Home (Sevendust album)|Home]] in 1999 including Woodstock, OzzFest and the Warped Tour.
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 (musician)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Sevendust-Biography/5FA496BF07104051482568A9002DF8F2|title=Sevendust Biography|publisher=Sing365.com|access-date=6 August 2010}}</ref> The band had much touring scheduled before and after the success of [[Home (Sevendust album)|Home]] in 1999, including Woodstock, OzzFest and the Warped Tour.


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.
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.


In addition to being the tallest member of Sevendust at 6'2"(188), Hornsby is also the oldest member of the band and the only member who doesn't have any tattoos or piercings.
In addition to being the tallest member of Sevendust at 6'2"(1.88), Hornsby is also the oldest member of the band and the only member who doesn't have any tattoos or piercings.


===Projected===
===Projected===
He has also played on fellow Sevendust member [[John Connolly (musician)|John Connolly]]'s 2012 side-project [[Projected]] and their CD entitled ''[[Human (Projected album)|Human]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.samsontech.com/artists/vince-hornsby/ |work=Samsontech.com |date=Aug 11, 2014 |title=Sevendust’s Vince Hornsby Bio}}</ref>
He has also played on fellow Sevendust member [[John Connolly (musician)|John Connolly]]'s 2012 side-project [[Projected]] and their CD entitled ''[[Human (Projected album)|Human]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.samsontech.com/artists/vince-hornsby/ |work=Samsontech.com |date=Aug 11, 2014 |title=Sevendust's Vince Hornsby Bio}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''[[Kill the Flaw]]'' (2015)
*''[[Kill the Flaw]]'' (2015)
*''[[All I See Is War]]'' (2018)
*''[[All I See Is War]]'' (2018)
*''[[Blood & Stone]]'' (2020)
*''[[Truth Killer]]'' (2023)


===Projected===
===Projected===
*''[[Human (Projected album)|Human]]'' (2012)
*''[[Human (Projected album)|Human]]'' (2012)
*''[[Ignite My Insanity]]'' (2017)
*''[[Ignite My Insanity]]'' (2017)

===The CEO===
*''Redemption'' (2021)


==Gear==
==Gear==
*Dean Hillsboro 4-string
*[[Dean Guitars|Dean]] Hillsboro 4-string
*Epiphone les paul signature bass
*[[Epiphone]] Les Paul Signature bass
*Epiphone les paul std bass
*Epiphone Les Paul STD bass
*Epiphone les paul custom bass
*Epiphone Les Paul Custom bass
*Schecter Diamond P Custom 4
*[[Schecter Guitar Research|Schecter]] Diamond P Custom 4
*Peavey Tour 700 Series head
*[[Peavey Electronics|Peavey]] Tour 700 Series head
*Peavey Tour 810 8x10
*Peavey Tour 810 8x10
*Hartke 4x10 Cabinets
*Hartke 4x10 Cabinets
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[[Category:Projected members]]
[[Category:Projected members]]
[[Category:Sevendust members]]
[[Category:Sevendust members]]
[[Category:20th-century male musicians]]
[[Category:20th-century American male musicians]]

Latest revision as of 20:59, 31 October 2024

Vince Hornsby
Background information
Birth nameVince Hornsby
Also known asBoss
Born (1967-10-22) October 22, 1967 (age 57)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres
OccupationBassist
Years active1988–present
Labels

Vincent Eddie Hornsby (born October 22, 1967) is an American musician, best known as the bassist and one of the founding members of the rock band Sevendust.[1]

Music career

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Sevendust

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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.[2] The band had much touring scheduled before and after the success of Home in 1999, including Woodstock, OzzFest and the Warped Tour.

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.

In addition to being the tallest member of Sevendust at 6'2"(1.88), Hornsby is also the oldest member of the band and the only member who doesn't have any tattoos or piercings.

Projected

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He has also played on fellow Sevendust member John Connolly's 2012 side-project Projected and their CD entitled Human.[3]

Discography

[edit]

Sevendust

[edit]

Projected

[edit]

The CEO

[edit]
  • Redemption (2021)

Gear

[edit]
  • Dean Hillsboro 4-string
  • Epiphone Les Paul Signature bass
  • Epiphone Les Paul STD bass
  • Epiphone Les Paul Custom bass
  • Schecter Diamond P Custom 4
  • Peavey Tour 700 Series head
  • Peavey Tour 810 8x10
  • Hartke 4x10 Cabinets

References

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  1. ^ Dombek, Kirk. "Biography: Sevendust". Allmusic. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Sevendust Biography". Sing365.com. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Sevendust's Vince Hornsby Bio". Samsontech.com. Aug 11, 2014.
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