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American musician (born 1965)

Vince DiFiore
DiFiore performing with Cake in 2009DiFiore performing with Cake in 2009
Background information
Birth name Vincent Robert DiFiore Jr.
Born 1965 (age 58–59)Torrance, California, U.S.
Occupation Musician
Instrument(s) Trumpet, Keyboard, Vocals

Musical artist

Vincent Robert DiFiore Jr. (born 1965 in Torrance, California) is an American musician. He has been a member of the band Cake since 1991, in which he plays trumpet, keyboard, and sings harmony vocals.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education

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DiFiore earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from University of California, Los Angeles and a Master of Arts in psychology from California State University, Sacramento.[5]

DiFiore is a founding member of Cake, along with John McCrea and Greg Brown, Shon Meckfessel, and Frank French. The band released their first album, Motorcade of Generosity, in 1994, and have since released five more.

Since 2019, DiFiore has been a member of the That, with whom he plays trumpet and keyboard, as well as singing accompanying vocals.

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  2. ^ Kim, Dave (16 May 2012). "Cake's Vince DiFiore Muses Over the Music Industry, Parenting + More". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  3. ^ Thanki, Juli (9 November 2018). "Interview with Vince DiFiore of Cake". American Noise. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  4. ^ ROB THOMAS | The Capital Times | (10 May 2011). "For Cake, success is the frosting". madison.com. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Discover hidden connections || GRAMMYconnect". Discover hidden connections || GRAMMYconnect. Retrieved 28 February 2020.