Book Synopsis The Godfather of New York City hardcore and founding member of Agnostic Front invites you into his lower east side pad to regale you with tales from his extraordinary life among mobsters, punk rockers, and a bevy of iconic artists and personalities--none of whom is as interesting or fascinating as the inimitable Vinnie Stigma! Born Vincent Capuccio on December 3, 1955, Vinnie Stigma--as his countless friends and fans lovingly refer to him--is the founder and guitarist of New York Citys legendary hardcore band Agnostic Front. Hes also one of the Big Apples earliest punk rockers, having frequented such eclectic downtown haunts as Maxs Kansas City, The Electric Circus, and of course, CBGB while it was still known as Hillys on the Bowery during the early 1970s. The Most Interesting Man in the World stretches from Vinnies upbringing in Little Italy amongst the tight-knit Italian families, as well as some prominent wiseguys, to teaming up with Cuban-born vocalist Roger Miret to carry punks angrier successor across the globe; from no-show jobs in his youth obtained by people who protected him, to lighting up some of the worlds biggest stages. However, Vinnie Stigma is not your run-of-the-mill rocker of many decades. He has dabbled in cooking, professional wrestling, acting, martial arts, yoga, and other creative disciplines. He is a father and a cancer survivor who helped pioneer skinhead and tattoo culture in America, and has mentored hundreds of fledgling musicians and artists. Vinnie insists he is an entertainer first and foremost, which he learned from his childhood idols Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Lee, and Frank Sinatra. Featuring vintage photos throughout, a handful of signature Italian recipes, even a four-page comic book and crossword puzzle, The Most Interesting Man in the World is a journey through a life unlike any other. No one sees or experiences the world quite like Vinnie Stigma. About the Author Vinnie Stigma is the founding member and guitarist of the legendary New York hardcore band Agnostic Front. He also performs as a solo artist with Stigma and is the former guitarist of Madball. Vinnie has acted in a number of independent films and has appeared on countless albums as a guest artist. Howie Abrams is a former music business executive turned author. He co-authored The ABCs of Metallica and Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains , and has written The Merciless Book of Metal Lists , Misfit Summer Camp: 20 Years on the Road with the Vans Warped Tour , Hip-Hop Alphabet , Hip-Hop Alphabet 2 and The ABCs of the Grateful Dead .