Vinnie Amico

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Vinnie Amico
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Background information
Origin Niskayuna, NY
Genres Progressive rock
rock music
folk rock
electronica
Occupation(s)musician
Instrument(s) Drums
Years active1996 - present
LabelsFatboy Records
Website http://www.moe.org/vinnie

Vinnie Amico is a drummer and member of the American jamband moe.

Contents

History

Amico joined moe as part of the permanent lineup after Chris Mazur left the band in November 1996. [1] Amico attended State University of New York at Buffalo where he played in various local bands including Grateful Dead cover band Sonic Garden, [2] Acoustic Forum, and Outer Circle Orchestra. [3]

Equipment

Amico uses Mapex, Vic Firth, Paiste, and Evans drum equipment. [4]

Sonic Garden [5]

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