Vince Martell

Martell was born in the Bronx to parents who played the guitar and encouraged him to play as well.[2] While in his teens, Martell joined the Navy, where he discovered his skills as a guitarist.[2] In 1963, Martell moved with his family to Florida and soon joined a band called Ricky T & The Satans Three that played in Miami blues clubs and shrimp bars in Key West.[2]

In 1966, he formed the band The Pigeons with organist Mark Stein, bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Joe Brennan.[2] After Brennan was replaced by Carmine Appice and a record deal forced the band to change its name, the band became Vanilla Fudge.[2] They gained notoriety for their cover of You Keep Me Hangin' On, by The Supremes. After the breakup of Vanilla Fudge in 1970, Martell continued to perform until Vanilla Fudge reunited for another album in 1984 called Mystery.

In 2005, Vanilla Fudge reformed with all the original members including Martell, Mark Stein, Tim Bogert and Carmine Appice, for a tour with The Doors and Steppenwolf. In July 2006, Vanilla Fudge recorded a tribute to Led Zeppelin, working title Out Through the in Door, scheduled for release in early 2007. As of 2023, Martell is still touring with Vanilla Fudge, alongside original bandmates Mark Stein and Carmine Appice. Martell continues to tour with Vanilla Fudge. Vince along with fellow original members Bogert, Stein and Appice opened for Deep Purple (at the band's request) on August 7, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall, continuing to tour in this lineup in early 2008. In April 2008 Vince Martell signed with Collectables Records as a solo artist. His Endless High album, which originally appeared in 2000 was re-released on Spectra Records. In 2000, he released his first solo CD, Endless High.

• Official Vince Martell web site
• Official Vanilla Fudge web site