Neil Jason Wharton: Early life, Cars, Career & Net Worth
Many people have gained fame due to the name of their parents. Neil Jason Wharton is no different.
However, he was able to create his own identity and fame too.
Neil Jason Wharton is an American musician and the son of the famous lead guitarist and frontman of Motley Crue, Vince Neil.
Furthermore, Wharton is a lead vocalist of Rock’ n’ Roll Junkies. Rock’ n’ Roll Junkies is a tribute band to his father Vince’s metal band Motley Crue.
Inspired by his father, Vince, Neil Jason started showing interest in music from an early age.
In addition to that, the multitalented musician has a lot more to show.
Let’s dive deep to know more about the talented American musician.
QUICK FACTS
Here are some quick about Neil Jason Wharton to get you started.
Full Name | Neil Jason Wharton |
Date of Birth | 3 October 1978 |
Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Age | [calculate_years datestring=”10/03/1978″] Years Old |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | American-Mexican |
Religion | Christianity |
Father’s Name | Vince Neil |
Mother’s Name | Tami Jones |
Grandparents | Odie Wharton, Shirley Wharton |
Aunt | Valerie Wharton Saucer |
Siblings | 2; Elizabeth Ashley Wharton and Skylar Wharton |
Profession | Musician |
Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
Weight | 154 lb |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Jennifer Bonet |
Number of children | 1; Trace Vincent Neil Wharton |
Education | Unknown |
Music Genre | Rock |
Net worth | $1 million |
Car Collection | 1995 Ford Ranger, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, 1994 Mercedes SL600, 2001 Ferrari 360 Modena F1, 2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed, 1932 Chevrolet, 2002 Hummer H1, 2006 Dodge Magnum, and more. |
Social media | Unavailable |
Vince Neil’s Merch | Tattoos & Tequila, X-Posed, Tattoos Tequila |
Last Update | [current-month], [current-year] |
Neil Jason Wharton: Siblings, Mother, and Family
Neil was born on 3rd October of 1978, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
There is no information regarding his high school and college.
Neil was the only child of Vince and his partner, Tami Jones. However, Wharton has a total of 2 siblings from his father’s relationship with Beth Lynn and Sharise Ruddell.
He has two half-sisters named Elizabeth and Skylar.
Skylar was born on March 26, 1991, but unfortunately died at four due to stomach cancer. She is buried at Forest Lawn, California, United States.
Neil’s sister Elizabeth Ashley Wharton was born on October 29, 1983, and is now married to Will.
The vocalist has three step-mothers; Heidi Mark, Sharise Ruddell, and Beth Lynn.
Moreover, Neil’s father, Vince, is currently in a relationship with Rain Hannah.
Wharton has no recollection of his mother, Tami. However, he thinks she was a great mother and kind of a badass.
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Neil’s Parents Love Story
Wharton’s father, Vince, had already started his music career at the early age of seventeen. Vince met Neil’s mother due to a skateboarding accident.
Vince had broken his leg while skateboarding, and Tami reached to help him. Subsequently, their eyes met, and they fell in love.
The couple dated for a year and also conceived Wharton in the same year.
Vince then formed his now-famous band ‘Motley Crue’ before leaving Tami and Neil and marrying his first wife, Beth Lynn.
Vince then had a daughter with Beth Lynn named Elizabeth Ashely Wharton, an American celebrity.
Neil Jason Wharton: Ethnicity, Weight, and Height
Wharton has a Mexican lineage from his mother’s side. However, he has ancestry from German, Britain, Ireland, and Sweden on his father’s side.
Neil stands tall at the height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighs around 154 lb.
He has a decent body figure and looks exactly like his dad, Vince.
Similarly, Neil has blonde-colored hair with a beautiful pair of blue-colored eyes.
Neil Jason Wharton: Wife and Daughter
Despite having a thriving career in rock music, Neil doesn’t like talking much about his family.
Wharton is a happy family man, married to his long-time girlfriend, Jennifer Bonet.
They are blessed with a beautiful daughter. She is named Trace Vince Neil Wharton and was born on October 14, 2011.
Except for that, not much information is available about his wife nor about his children.
Career
Musician
Inspired by his father’s career as a musician, Neil enjoyed music and singing.
However, he didn’t pursue his career as a musician until his early 20s.
After his graduation, Neil went to Nevada to work as a front desk admin in Harrah’s Casinos.
He worked there for a while before making a jump into the world of music.
Wharton was pushed into the spotlight early as he was the only son of the Motley Crue’s frontman.
Building his career and paving the way in rock music, Neil formed his rock band called Rock’ n’ Roll junkies.
Rock’ n’ Roll Junkies
The band plays at local events and arenas, and his shows had sold out many times.
Furthermore, they cover Motley Crue’s songs.
Through his concerts and music, Neil has also been helping the Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation. Vince Neil set up the Memorial Foundation in memory of his daughter Skylar.
Skylar passed away due to stomach cancer at the age of four.
The band Rock’ n’ Roll Junkies comprises Steven, Drummer Patrick, Bassist: Metty Vincent, and Neil.
They usually play at Cruefests shows in Los Angeles and Cleveland, featuring as Crue impersonators.
He said, “We play with the raw energy that Crue had in their early days.”
Motley Crue Tribute
The band loves to perform Crue’s “Take Me to the Top,” “Primal Scream.” However, according to him, the crowd favors “Ten Seconds to Love.”
Neil’s father, Vince, released his first album, Too Fast For love, in 1981.
He then released Shout at the Devil. The album later became the highest seller in 1989.
He then separated from Motley Crue in 1992 and went solo. His album ‘Exposed’ was named on the Billboard List in 1993.
However, he reunited with the band in 1997 and has given numerous hits since then.
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Neil Jason Wharton: Net Worth
Wharton comes from a wealthy family. His father, Vince Neil, has a net worth of 50 million dollars.
Vince collected this hefty sum from his outstanding career as a lead vocalist and his solo albums.
Neil’s estimated net worth is around $1 million.
He accumulated such hefty net worth through his sold-out performances at local events and arenas.
Awards and Achievements
Inspired by his father’s outstanding music career, Neil has been giving his full time to music since his early 20s.
However, Neil hasn’t been honored or awarded to date.
In contrast to that, Neil sounds exactly like his father, and we can imagine him achieving new heights with his band in the coming years.
Vince Neil’s accident
Vince Neil has had a rough childhood with the constant relocation around the United States.
His family particularly lived in Inglewood, Watts, and then Glendora, where the family settled for good.
Speaking of his personal life, Vince has been married and divorced a total of four times. Neil was, in fact, Vince’s oldest child with his partner Tami Jones.
The Motley Crue’s frontman was involved in a car accident that killed Nicholas Dingley. Vince was drunk driving, and his car crashed with Nicholas’.
The police discover that Vince’s alcohol level was 0.17. He then had to spend 15 days in jail and pay a fine of $2.5 million to the victims.
Where is Neil Jason Wharton now?
With his rock band, Rock’ n’ Roll Junkies, Neil has successfully performed at various local events, including some international shows.
He also assists the Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation, established by his father Vince for his late half-sister.
Neil and the Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation have donated to various organizations for the noble cause.
Since its formation, the Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation has donated over a million dollars for Cancer, Leukemia, and AIDS research.
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Social Media
Reaching this far, you may have known that Neil isn’t a fan of sharing. So, there are no social media handles of Neil Jason Wharton.
His half-sister, Elizabeth, too, isn’t fond of social media.
Neil’s father, however, is very active on social media and is also involved in many controversies.
Vince is active on Instagram and Twitter.
Vince was stirred up in a court drama when he accused his consultant of posting on his accounts without consent.
Neil Jason Wharton: Some unknown facts
Multitalented Neil is also a songwriter.
Neil doesn’t have his wiki page as of now, unlike his father, Vince.
Vince is also associated with movies. However, Wharton enjoys his dad’s music way better than his films.
He states that he feels awkward watching his father on-screen.
Wharton is a replica of his father, Vince. He has also portrayed his father’s role in a music video titled ‘Can’t Have Your Cake’ alongside famous Canadian actress Pamela Anderson.
His half-sister, Elizabeth Ashley, is also a celebrity. Well, she gets most of her recognition from her famous father, Vince.
He has an impressive collection of cars like Ferrari 360 Modena F1, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, 2008 Bentley Continental GT, 2002 Hummer H1.
He also has a 1994 Mercedes SL600 alongside the 1995 Ford Ranger and the 2006 Dodge Magnum. Well, that’s just impressive, isn’t it?
Furthermore, Neil’s father also has various business ventures, such as Tattoo Parlour, Restaurant & Bars.
FAQs
Is Neil a guitarist?
Neil is a singer and also a songwriter for his band Rock’ n’ Roll Junkies.
Where does Neil Jason Wharton live?
He is currently living in the San Francisco Bay area with his family. Neil’s family includes his wife Jennifer and his daughter.
Does Neil Jason has a tattoo?
Yes, Neil has a sunset strip tattoo on his arm.