Musicians

Rick James Net Worth

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April 18, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

A famous singer, instrumentalist and song writer, how rich was Rick James? Sources estimate that the total net worth of Rick James was $35 million dollars, mostly accumulated during his career as a singer, and also from the songs and albums he produced, spanning almost 40 years.

James had to struggle throughout his childhood; his father left when he was only ten, his mother would dance and later run errands for a local mafia, taking James along with her for collections in the pubs and bars, and that’s where he heard singers like Etta James perform and became interested in singing. He stated in his biography that he lost his virginity at the very young age of nine, and thus attained a kinky attitude from childhood, using drugs and being arrested for burglary.

Rick James Net Worth $35 Million

In order to escape the draft, he joined US Navy at a very young age of 14-15 by lying about his age. During this time he started performing as a drummer with a local band, but when he missed his monthly sessions at USS Enterprise he was ordered to Vietnam. He fled to Toronto, where he collaborated with up-and-coming musicians including Joni Mitchell and Neil Young using the alias “Rick James Mathews”, and during this time forming the band “The Mynah Birds”, producing soul, funk and rock music. This was the real start to his net worth.

He then moved to Detroit, where he met Stevie Wonder, his musical hero; who persuaded him to shorten his name to Rick James. Later Rick was arrested by the US Navy after his location and identity was revealed by the financial backer of his group following a disagreement. He spent one year in prison and after release went to California and continued his musical career. His musical work includes “Come Get it”, “Garden of Love”, “Fire it Up”, “Cold Blooded” and “Urban Rhapsody”. All his songs and albums are a reason for his huge net worth.

In his personal life, Rick James was first married to Syville Morgan and they had a son and a daughter. In 1966 he married Tanya Hijazi after the pair served a jail term for assault, and they had a son, but divorced in 2002. He had an ongoing friendship with actor/commedian Eddie Murphy, but Rick had drug abuse problems almost all of his life, being addicted to cocaine and heroin. He was found dead in his Los Angeles house in August, 2004, the reason for his death being pulmonary failure along with cardiac attack.

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Musicians

Irlene Mandrell Net Worth

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9 seconds ago

April 18, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

Ellen Irlene Mandrell was born on the 29th January 1956, in Corpus Christi, Texas USA, and is a musician, probably best recognized for being one of the members of Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters, a country group, and for appearing in the TV show of the same name. She is also known as an actress and model. Her career has been active since 1980.

So, have you ever wondered how rich Irlene Mandrell is, as of mid-2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Irlene’s net worth is over $5 million, accumulated through her successful involvement in the entertainment industry.

Irlene Mandrell Net Worth $5 Million

Irlene was born to Irby Matthew Mandrell, who was known for being not only a police officer and World War II veteran, but also a musician and businessman, and Mary Ellen, who was a homemaker and musician as well; her older sisters are Louise Mandrell and Barbara Mandrell – both of them are country singers. Under the influence of her family, she also became very interested in music and was a drummer in Barbara’s first band called The Do Rites.

Thereafter, she joined another of Barbara’s bands, with her other sister Louise, and they soon became known all over the world through their own reality television show entitled “Barbara Mandrell And The Mandrell Sisters”, which lasted from 1980 until 1982, adding a considerable amount to Irlene’s net worth. These appearances increased enormously her popularity, and gave her a number of opportunities to appear in various TV series and film titles, including the show entitled “Hee Haw” (1983–1991). Beside that, she made guest-starring appearances in such TV shows as “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, “The Love Boat”, and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”, among others. Furthermore, Irlene was the co-host of “This Week In Country Music” and “Bright Lights & Country Nights”.

Additionally, Irlene tried herself as an actress, starring in the role of Emelyne Namackere in the hit TV series “The Love Boat” (1981-1985), playing in the 1999 film “The Misadventures Of Amy Everhart”, directed by Samuel E. Stumpf, and most recently she appeared as Mrs. Dupont in the film “A Belle For Christmas” in 2014, all of which increased her net worth considerably.

Speaking about her modeling career, Irlene rose to fame as a model for CoverGirl shoes, 9West shoes, and Lanne Skin Care products, which increased her net worth as well.

If to talk about her personal life, Irlene Mandrell has been married to musician Patrick Holt since 2015. Previously, she was married to Ric Boyer (1978-92), with whom she has two children, and to Rob Pincus (1994-2004) with whom has a child. Her current residence is in Pennsylvania. In free time, she enjoys racing and hunting, so she is also known as a hunter, who became the host of the annual Irlene Mandrell Celebrity Shoot, a sporting shoot, through which she earned money for such charitable organizations as the Boy Scouts of America and Wish Upon a Star.

Musicians

Shannon Leto Net Worth

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April 18, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

Shannon Leto was born on the 9th March 1970 in Bossier City, Louisiana USA, and is a musician, songwriter, actor, and photographer, best known as the drummer of the rock band called Thirty Seconds to Mars, in which he plays with his younger brother and Hollywood actor, Jared. Leto’s career started in 1998.

Have you ever wondered how rich Shannon Leto is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Leto’s net worth is as high as $10 million, an amount earned through his successful career in music. In addition to being a member of a highly popular band, Leto has also worked as an actor and photographer, which has improved his wealth too.

Shannon Leto Net Worth $10 Million

Shannon Leto grew up in Louisiana, but his family moved a lot after his father left, later remarried and then committed suicide when Leto was ten. Shannon and Jared began playing music from an early age, and their hippie mother Constance encouraged them to get involved with arts. His turbulent childhood continued during high school with Shannon’s drugs abuse, so he dropped out, but eventually his brother helped him to overcome the toughest period of his life.

In 1998, the brothers Leto formed the band called Thirty Seconds to Mars in Los Angeles, and four years later they released their debut album “30 Seconds to Mars”, which sold over two million copies worldwide and debuted at No. 107 on the Billboard 200 chart. They promoted the album as an opening band for groups such as Puddle of Mudd, Incubus, Sevendust, and Chevelle. The band’s second album called “A Beautiful Lie” came out in 2005 and achieved platinum status, reaching No. 9 on US Rock Albums, No.36 on Billboard 200, and No. 38 on UK Albums charts. The success of the release helped Shannon to increase his net worth significantly.

In 2009, they released another album “This Is War” that sold over million copies and peaked at the No. 18 on Billboard 200, No. 2 on US Alternative Albums, No. 4 on US Rock Albums, and No. 15 on UK Albums Chart. The latest album called “Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams” came out in 2013, and although recorded less than 500,000 copies sold, it peaked at the No. 6 on Billboard 200, No. 3 on US Top Rock Albums, No.3 on US Top Alternative Albums, and topped the UK Rock Albums chart.

In 1994, Leto had his television debut in the series “My So-Called Life” in which he played Shane in two episodes. He later appeared in Steve James’ biography “Prefontaine” (1997) starring his younger brother Jared, in “Highway” (2002) with Kimberley Kates and Jake Gyllenhaal, and in “Sol Goode” (2004). Leto also took most of the photographs for the band’s debut album “30 Seconds to Mars” in 2002, and owns a Black Fuel Trading Company that is offering various products including coffee, furniture, and fashion.

Regarding his personal life, there is no public information on any romantic associations. Shannon Leto is well-known for his trademark look of wearing caps, and in addition to playing the drums, he also plays guitar and piano. His favorite bands are The Who, Led Zeppelin, Nine Inch Nails, Iron Maiden, Metallica, The Police, KISS, Pink Floyd, and The Cure, and favorite drummers are Keith Moon, Lars Ulrich, Stewart Copeland, Nick Mason, and John Bonham. In June 2014, Shannon was arrested for DUI and driving without a license.