Can someone phonetically tell me how to pronounce his last name? Thanks!

I've wondered that, too. I can't say I've ever heard it pronounced. Looks like it ought to be Coll-eye-oo-ta, but what do I know?
That's why when speaking I just say "Vinnie C."

HAHA! That's how I thought it is pronounced, too. But I need to know today. Long story. Any other possibilities or do I go with this one?

I've heard it pronounced Col-eee-ooo-ta.

Thanks!

*now awaits the rest of the long story*

Met Vinnie while he was working with Sting on the Soul Cages tour and an extremely gracious and warm person. He was eating a huge platter of raw oysters when I tapped him on the shoulder and said, "I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I really have to shake your hand. It seems I have you on more CD's that Sting actually." He completely stopped what he was doing, stood up, shook my hand and said, "Thank you. You have no idea what that means to me."

Oh, and met Sting and he was equally as friendly.

I think the second syllable in more of a long "a" than a long "e." I could be wrong. However, I believe he is the best drummer ever. Peace and goodwill.

I've been using "COAL-AYE-YOU-TA."

Now that you have all the suggestions, what will you do???

Well, it's already done. Had to talk to someone about him and wanted to make sure I was pronouncing his name correctly. Thanks everyone!

Okay Bonnie . . .

What's the correct way to say this drummer's name? I have got to know.

Col-eye-oo-ta

Okay, now that Bonnie has cleared up this drummer's name, I have another that I'm not sure about how it should be pronounced.

Singer "Robin McKelle." Is the last name "MICK-KELL" or "MICK-KELL-EE"? Anyone know?

Thanks.

I actually would have guessed "MICK-KEEL".

I believe if the word ends with the same vowel as previous vowel the first vowel is pronounced "long".

But then again names don't always follow those same rules.

I'm not sure you need a vowell there.
You don't say "Mick-Donald's" or "Christian Mick-Bride" do you?
It's pronounced like any other "Mc" name.
And it's Kell (silent "e"), not Keel!

Right, I think were specifically talking about the second part of the name that's in question.

But to your other point, unless I am missing something, the phoenetic pronunciation of Mc is "MICK". Just like it is "MISSES" for Mrs.

Yes, doesn't everyone?

Well, if there's a vowel sound there, and maybe it's a Southern thing, I don't know, but I'm not hearing Mick. I'm hearing something more like "Muhk," but that's not entirely accurate either. A lot of people say "Mack" as if it's spelled M-a-c, but mostly, I don't really hear a vowel, or if there is, it sounds more like a "u". Can't say I've ever heard Christian MickBride, but almost everybody says Reba MackEntire.
Anyway, I interviewed her about 3-4 years ago, and while we didn't discuss the pronunciation of her name, her rep pronounced it: Ma-Kell, and when I pronounced it that way during the interview, she didn't correct me.

Next up is how to accurately pronounce the name of a new young singer, Matt Belsante.

Is the "e" silent here or not. Anyone know???

As to the "Mc" sound, I've always referred to him as Christian "MICK-BRIDE" and the fast food giant as "MICK-DONALDS." I do not believe I've heard too many refer to this sound as "MACK-BRIDE" or "MACK-DONALDS." Could the use of "MACK" be partially due to the fact that they sell a Big "MAC"? Or for that matter that Apple makes a computer named a "MAC-intosh," and commonly referred to as a "MAC"?

Thanks,

No, I'm assuming it's a southern drawl dialect thing.

Grrrr, Steve. But you're probably right. Perhaps the "Big Mac" sound is a factor, but it is mostly Southerners who say "MackDonald's". It's not so much a drawl as it is people say things the way they hear them. With or without a drawl, if everyone around you says "Mack," the tendency is for you to say "Mack" as well.
But I can't say I've ever heard anyone say "MickDonald's".
As to Phil's question, I'm not familiar with that one. Just a guess: "Bell-SON-tay."