Carlos Vega

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carlos Vega
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Dec 7, 1956(1956-12-07)
Age	68
Date Of Death	April 7, 1998, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace	Cuba
Country	Cuba
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Carlos Vega Biography

Carlos Vega is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on December 7, 1956 in Cuba, Cuba.

Carlos Vega (December 7, 1956 – April 7, 1998) was a Cuban-born Los Angeles- based session drummer best known for his performances with James Taylor. As a part of the L.A. studio scene from the late 1970s through the 1990s, Vega contributed to a wide variety of music during the rise and popularity of the California singer-songwriter movement.

Vega co-formed his first band, Karizma, in 1975 with Michael Landau, David Garfield, Lenny Castro, and Jimmy Johnson.

Carlos Vega Net Worth

Carlos Vega is one of the richest Drummer from Cuba. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carlos Vega 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Carlos Vega was born in Cuba on December 7, 1956 and grew up in Los Angeles, California. He attended high school with such future artists as Michael Landau, Jeff Porcaro, and Steve Lukather.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Carlos Vega Dating?

According to our records, Carlos Vega is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Carlos Vega’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Virgil Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cuba. Carlos Vega celebrates birthday on December 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Carlos Vega

1. Carlos Vega was born on March 7, 1956 in California.
2. He played drums for over 500 albums and soundtracks.
3. Vega worked with artists such as James Taylor and Madonna.
4. He won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance in 1995.
5. Vega died of a heart attack on April 7, 1998 at age 42.
6. He was known for his versatility and technical skill on drums.
7. Vega taught at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.
8. His father was a mariachi musician who inspired him to play music.
9. Vega’s drumming can be heard on TV shows like The Simpsons and Friends.
10. He was posthumously inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 2000.

Who is Carlos Vegas?

As the first Latino Homicide prosecutor in Pennsylvania , Carlos Vega has devoted his career to protecting Philadelphians; helping to overturn wrongful convictions; and standing up for marginalized communities like the one he grew up in that are too often targeted by crime and an inequitable criminal justice system.

Who is the current Philadelphia District Attorney?

Lawrence Samuel Krasner (born March 30, 1961) is an American lawyer who is the 26th district attorney of Philadelphia. Elected to the position in 2017, Krasner campaigned on a platform to reform elements of the criminal justice system, including to reduce incarceration.

Where did Carlos Vega grow up?

Carlos Vega was born in Cuba on December 7, 1956 and grew up in Los Angeles , with his parents and had 1 older sister.

How much does Philly DA make?

Job TitleSalary
Assistant District Attorney salaries – 53 salaries reported| $67,079/yr
Paralegal salaries – 32 salaries reported| $44,001/yr
ADA salaries – 6 salaries reported| $65,287/yr
Attorney salaries – 4 salaries reported| $62,888/yr

How many terms can Philly DA serve?

District Attorney of Philadelphia
Incumbent Larry Krasner since January 1, 2018
Term length| 4 years
Formation| 1850
First holder| Horn R. Kneass