Vini Lopez
Vini Lopez | |
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| Birth name | Vincent Lopez |
| Also known as | Mad Dog |
| Born | January 22, 1949 Neptune Township, New Jersey, United States |
| Origin | Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, piano, trumpet, cornet |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Formerly of | E Street Band |
Vincent Lopez (born January 22, 1949), nicknamed Mad Dog, is an American drummer. Between 1968 and 1974, he backed Bruce Springsteen in several bands, including Steel Mill and the E Street Band. He also played on Springsteen's first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle. Both during and after his time with the E Street Band, Lopez played drums with numerous Jersey Shore bands.
In April 2014, Lopez was inducted by Springsteen into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band.