Birth name Chris Donald Associated acts Sha Na Na Role Musician Genres Rock music, Pop music | Instruments Guitar Name Chris Donald Music group Sha Na Na (1971 – 1974) | |
Died April 1974, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Similar People Dave "Chico" Ryan, Lennie Baker, Scott Simon, Jon Bauman, Frederick "Dennis" Greene | ||
Chris Donald (1949 – April 17, 1974) was an American lead guitar player best known as Vinnie Taylor from the group, Sha Na Na.
In February 1971 he replaced guitarist Larry "Israel" Packer. He played with the band until he died from an accidental heroin overdose after a concert at University Hall at the University of Virginia on April 17, 1974.
Escaped convict Elmer Edward Solly assumed the name Vinnie Taylor while a fugitive and performed under this stage name.
Songs
Don't You Just Know It
Bad Boy
Circles of Love
Party Lights
Yummy Yummy
Top 40
References
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