Donald Edwin Vandevelde (born March 29, 1964), better known by his stage name Donnie Vie (and occasionally Don E. Vie), is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the main songwriter and lead vocalist of the rock band Enuff Z'Nuff.[1]
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| Birth name | Donald Edwin Vandevelde |
| Born | March 29, 1964 |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
Enuff Z'Nuff edit
Their Atlantic Records debut spawned the hits "Fly High Michelle" and "New Thing", both of which charted on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.[2] Over their 25-year career, Enuff Z'Nuff has produced a discography of 16 international releases and has played on Late Night with David Letterman.[3] In May 2013, Vie left the band.[4]
Solo career (2003–present) edit
Vie started his solo career in 2003 with the release of his album Just Enough!.[5] His most recent studio album of new compositions is Beautiful Things which came out July 2019 in the U.S. with supporting music videos "Instant Karma" and "Beautiful Things". In October 2021, Vie released his new single "Party Time", along with a USB drive compilation of his solo material called The Donnie Vie Collection.
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Just Enough! (2003)
- Wrapped Around My Middle Finger (2012)
- The White Album (2014)
- Beautiful Things (2019) JPN - #230
Compilations and EPs edit
- This & That (2004)
- DVieD-EP (2006)
- Extra Strength (2007)
- Goodbye: Enough Z'Nuff (2014)
- The Best of Donnie Vie (2015)
- ! (2016)
- The Donnie Vie Collection (2021)
With Enuff Z'Nuff edit
- Enuff Z'Nuff (1989)
- Strength (1991)
- Animals with Human Intelligence (1993)
- 1985 (1994)
- Tweaked (1995)
- Peach Fuzz (1996)
- Seven (1997)
- Paraphernalia (1999)
- 10 (2000)
- Welcome to Blue Island (2003)
- ? (2004)
- Dissonance (2009)
- Clowns Lounge (2016)
- Brainwashed Generation (2020)
- Never Enuff: Rarities & Demos (2021)
With V8 edit
- V8 Live in Europe 2015 (2015)
With Guilt N Shame edit
- International Jaggoffs (2018)
References edit
- ^ H, Johnny. "Donnie Vie - Uber Rock Interview Exclusive". Über Röck-Kick Ass Rock N Roll. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "Enuff Z'nuff - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ^ LOUNGES, TOM. "Blue Island's Enuff Z'Nuff launches tour for new". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ^ "Donnie Vie Sends "Best of Luck" Message to Enuff Z'Nuff and New Frontman Johnny Monaco". metalsludge.tv. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ^ "Just Enough! - Donnie Vie | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
External links edit
- "Legendary Rock Interview with Donnie Vie of Enuff Z' Nuff and Donnie Vie Band | Legendary Rock Interviews". Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- Donnie Vie discography at Discogs
- Donnie Vie at IMDb