Education
White graduated in astronomy and physics from University College London in 1981, and in fine art from Middlesex University in North London.
White graduated in astronomy and physics from University College London in 1981, and in fine art from Middlesex University in North London.
White, along with Nick Sheppard, was one of the guitarists recruited by The Clash to replace Mick Jones when he left the band in 1983. He toured with the band, but only made a minimal appearance on the album Cut the Crap. The band finally split up in 1986.
Vince White has dedicated his whole life to music, specializing in all blues-based forms of music, rock, country. old-school to contemporary.
Over the last several years he has shared the stage with many of his guitar-playing heroes, including BlackBerry King (3 times), Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Jimmie Vaughan, Robben Ford, Dick Dale, Lou Ann Barton, Pointer Sisters, Macy Gray, Berlin, The Motels, Ian Hunter, Robben Ford, Leon Russell, John Mayall, and many others In 2007, White wrote his account of the final tumultuous years of The Clash, titled Out of Control: The Last Days of The Clash published by Moving Target books
He is currently an artist living in Notting Hill, west London.