He was an American pianist. Cardell became a significant part of Liberace's act in the late 70s and released several albums internationally.
After separating personally and professionally from Liberace, Cardell continued professional as a pianist until his death.
He earned his living driving a truck delivering diapers, and working as a lounge pianist at a Ramada Inn in New Jersey, Cardell was then introduced to Liberace in 1975. Immediately hired as Liberace's new stage chauffeur and drove the limousine onto the stage for Lee's grand entrances.
Liberace came to showcased Cardell's piano abilities alongside him on stage, introducing him as his protégé. As Cardell became more integral to Liberace's act.
They would both wear identical outfits while performing duets. Cardell lived at Liberace's home for six years, and although Vince was married and had children.
Scott Thorson thought that they were almost certainly lovers Billy Leatherwood in the HBO movie 'Behind the Candelabra' was based on Cardell and played by Cheyenne Jackson.
Liberace produced Cardell's first albums, and toured with Vince Cardell until their personal relationship came to an end in 1981.
Cardell's playing and flashy costumes were much like his mentor. He was reviewed as having a pleasant musical style, but with a tendency to play in an "overblown" manner.
For the last six years of his professional life he was a fixture at Gaylord Opryland in the show featuring a water fountain - with synchronized lasers and other show lighting. Cardell died on May 29, 2012 in Las Vegas.
After separating personally and professionally from Liberace, Cardell continued professional as a pianist until his death.
He earned his living driving a truck delivering diapers, and working as a lounge pianist at a Ramada Inn in New Jersey, Cardell was then introduced to Liberace in 1975. Immediately hired as Liberace's new stage chauffeur and drove the limousine onto the stage for Lee's grand entrances.
Liberace came to showcased Cardell's piano abilities alongside him on stage, introducing him as his protégé. As Cardell became more integral to Liberace's act.
They would both wear identical outfits while performing duets. Cardell lived at Liberace's home for six years, and although Vince was married and had children.
Scott Thorson thought that they were almost certainly lovers Billy Leatherwood in the HBO movie 'Behind the Candelabra' was based on Cardell and played by Cheyenne Jackson.
Liberace produced Cardell's first albums, and toured with Vince Cardell until their personal relationship came to an end in 1981.
Cardell's playing and flashy costumes were much like his mentor. He was reviewed as having a pleasant musical style, but with a tendency to play in an "overblown" manner.
For the last six years of his professional life he was a fixture at Gaylord Opryland in the show featuring a water fountain - with synchronized lasers and other show lighting. Cardell died on May 29, 2012 in Las Vegas.
He was an American pianist. Cardell became a significant part of Liberace's act in the late 70s and released several albums internationally.
After separating personally and professionally from Liberace, Cardell continued professional as a pianist until his death.
He earned his living driving a truck delivering diapers, and working as a lounge pianist at a Ramada Inn in New Jersey, Cardell was then introduced to Liberace in 1975. Immediately hired as Liberace's new stage chauffeur and drove the limousine onto the stage for Lee's grand entrances.
Liberace came to showcased Cardell's piano abilities alongside him on stage, introducing him as his protégé. As Cardell became more integral to Liberace's act.
They would both wear identical outfits while performing duets. Cardell lived at Liberace's home for six years, and although Vince was married and had children.
Scott Thorson thought that they were almost certainly lovers Billy Leatherwood in the HBO movie 'Behind the Candelabra' was based on Cardell and played by Cheyenne Jackson.
Liberace produced Cardell's first albums, and toured with Vince Cardell until their personal relationship came to an end in 1981.
Cardell's playing and flashy costumes were much like his mentor. He was reviewed as having a pleasant musical style, but with a tendency to play in an "overblown" manner.
For the last six years of his professional life he was a fixture at Gaylord Opryland in the show featuring a water fountain - with synchronized lasers and other show lighting. Cardell died on May 29, 2012 in Las Vegas.
After separating personally and professionally from Liberace, Cardell continued professional as a pianist until his death.
He earned his living driving a truck delivering diapers, and working as a lounge pianist at a Ramada Inn in New Jersey, Cardell was then introduced to Liberace in 1975. Immediately hired as Liberace's new stage chauffeur and drove the limousine onto the stage for Lee's grand entrances.
Liberace came to showcased Cardell's piano abilities alongside him on stage, introducing him as his protégé. As Cardell became more integral to Liberace's act.
They would both wear identical outfits while performing duets. Cardell lived at Liberace's home for six years, and although Vince was married and had children.
Scott Thorson thought that they were almost certainly lovers Billy Leatherwood in the HBO movie 'Behind the Candelabra' was based on Cardell and played by Cheyenne Jackson.
Liberace produced Cardell's first albums, and toured with Vince Cardell until their personal relationship came to an end in 1981.
Cardell's playing and flashy costumes were much like his mentor. He was reviewed as having a pleasant musical style, but with a tendency to play in an "overblown" manner.
For the last six years of his professional life he was a fixture at Gaylord Opryland in the show featuring a water fountain - with synchronized lasers and other show lighting. Cardell died on May 29, 2012 in Las Vegas.
