Vinnie Fiorello was Born and raised in north central New Jersey up through his teenage years, then settled down in Gainesville, Florida for college. He's a self taught drummer that learned by listening to old Slayer, Ramones and Minor Threat records and sitting in the basement with his brother who played guitar.

 

Vinnie founded Less than Jake over 12 years ago, with his two roommates; sticking to their "do it yourself" ethics by screen printing their own tee shirts and booking their own tours. Playing over a 150 shows a year, Less than Jake finds itself playing the main stage on dozens of European festivals, as well as playing the main stage at the Carling Reading/Leeds Festival two years in a row. LTJ have shared the stage with such punk legends as the Descendents and pop punkers Green Day, New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, and No Doubt, as well as 80's rockers Bon Jovi and Nu metallers Korn and Linkin Park.  They've even toured with Snoop Dogg. They've also been involved with the Warped Tour for 7 years while sharing the stage with way too many bands inbetween to list here.

 

Currently in early 2005, LTJ is holed up writing a follow up to the Rob Cavallo produced, Warner Bros released "Anthem". This new record will be the 10th full length the band will release but will be the 143rd release in the bands history including limited vinyl, seven inch records, cover cd's,live cd's and crazy shaped ultra limited releases.

 

When Vinnie is not behind the kit he's behind the scenes co-owning indy label Fueled By Ramen and owning his own toy company called Monkey Versus Robot. He focuses his energy on LTJ's merch and compact disc artwork as well as art directing personally for both of the businesses.

 

He's been in the Alternative Press drummer issue recently showcasing his Premier Artist Series set up and has graced the cover of DRUM! magazine as well.

 

Premier has provided the sound and the solid equipment to keep Vinnie on the road

 

When asked why Premier? he simply states ".. being on the road 150 dates a year, I need the best and Premier is the best!.."