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]

Donnie Vie
Background information
Birth nameDonald Edwin Vandevelde
Born (1964-03-29) March 29, 1964 (age 60)
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • acoustic guitar
  • keyboards
  • piano
  • harmonica
Years active1984–present

Enuff Z'Nuff

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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)

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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

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Studio albums

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Compilations and EPs

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With Enuff Z'Nuff

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With V8

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  • V8 Live in Europe 2015 (2015)

With Guilt N Shame

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  • International Jaggoffs (2018)

References

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  1. ^ H, Johnny. "Donnie Vie - Uber Rock Interview Exclusive". Über Röck-Kick Ass Rock N Roll. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  2. ^ "Enuff Z'nuff - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  3. ^ LOUNGES, TOM. "Blue Island's Enuff Z'Nuff launches tour for new". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  4. ^ "Donnie Vie Sends "Best of Luck" Message to Enuff Z'Nuff and New Frontman Johnny Monaco". metalsludge.tv. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  5. ^ "Just Enough! - Donnie Vie | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
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