Vinnie Dombroski

Singer-songwriter, frontman of Sponge

Vinnie Dombroski - Singer-songwriter, frontman of Sponge
Born

December 4th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A singer-songwriter and musician, gained recognition as the lead vocalist and frontman of the alternative rock band Sponge. The band's breakthrough album, 'Rotting Piñata,' released in 1994, featured hit singles like 'Plowed' and 'Molly.' Dombroski's distinctive voice and songwriting contributed to the band's signature sound, which combined grunge and pop influences. Sponge achieved significant success in the 1990s, and the band became a staple on alternative rock radio during that era.

Fronted the band Sponge

Released the album 'Rotting Piñata'

Had hits like 'Plowed' and 'Molly'

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