| Vinnie Chas | |
| Background: | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
| Birth Place: | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Birth Date: | May 4, 1963 |
| Death Place: | Vancouver, Washington, United States |
| Death Date: | April 6, 2010 (aged 46) |
| Genre: | Hard rock, glam metal |
| Instrument: | Bass guitar, vocals |
| Past Member Of: | Pretty Boy Floyd, Rattlin' Bones |
| Years Active: | 1986–2010 |
| Label: | MCA |
Vincent Charles Pusateri (May 4, 1963 – April 6, 2010), best known by his stage name Vinnie Chas, was an American musician. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he moved to Washington State as a child and while growing up there, he went to Bethel High School and was in several bands with childhood friend Jerry Cantrell. In 1987, Chas joined Hollywood-based hard rock band Pretty Boy Floyd as their bassist. He died of heart failure on April 6, 2010, in Vancouver, Washington, and is laid to rest in Spanaway, Washington.[1]