Singers

James Brown Net Worth

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1 year ago

February 12, 2023

Daniel Wanburg

James Brown's Net Worth as of 2024
$100 Million

James Joseph Brown, Jr. was born on 3 May 1933, in Barnwell, South Carolina USA, of African-American descent. James Brown was one of the most famous singers worldwide, even when he passed away in 2006. He is referred to as the Godfather of soul music, one of the founding fathers of funk music and a major figure of 20th-century popular music and dance.

So just how rich was James Brown? Sources estimate that James had a net worth of $100 million at the time of his death, accumulated throughout his long career in the music industry that spanned six decades.

James Brown Net Worth $100 Million

James Brown competed in talent shows when still young, appearing at Augusta’s Lenox Theater in 1944, and winning. While in Augusta, Brown entertained troops during World War II, and learned how to play piano, guitar and harmonica during this period. Brown became inspired to become a professional entertainer after seeing footage of Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five performing “Caldonia” in a short film. James Brown began his career as well as his net worth accumulation as a gospel singer. He was the band’s leading singer in an R&B vocal group called the ‘Avons’ that later evolved to ‘The Famous Flames’. James’ net worth grew as he built a reputation as a enthusiastic live performer singing the ballads ‘Please, Please, Please’ and ‘Try Me’. In 1963 Brown’s net worth jumped as his album ‘Live at the Apollo’ recorded at the Apollo Theater in Harlem was released. In 2003, the album was rated number 25 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In 2004, it was one of 50 recordings selected that year by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry. In 1970, Brown established ‘The J.B.’s’ his own band which was performing the funk style songs.

Brown also increased his net worth and became notable for songs of social criticism like the 1968 hit, ‘Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud’. Brown also owns the record as the artist to have charted the most singles on the Billboard Hot 100 which did not reach number-one on that chart. Brown continued to perform and record all his life until he died in 2006 from congestive heart failure and pneumonia.

James Brown received a large number of awards and honors throughout his lifetime and after his death, which also increased James’ net worth. Brown was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and UK Music Hall of Fame. He was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 34th annual Grammy Awards. Moreover, James received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4th annual Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. James Brown received the Lifetime Achievement Award on the BET Awards in 2003.

James Brown was married three times. Firstly, James married Velma Warren in 1953, and they divorced in 1969. Then James married Deidre ‘Deedee’ in 1970, but the couple divorced in 1981. Finally, he married Adrienne Lois Rodriguez in 1984. But the third wife of Brown passed away in 1996. After some time James started dating Tomi Rae Hynie. In 2002, they held a wedding ceremony but the marriage was not valid under some legal circumstances. Brown had numerous children, but acknowledged nine of them.

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Singers

JC Chasez Net Worth

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1 hour ago

April 18, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

Joshua Scott “JC” Chasez, also known as JC Chasez, Big Daddy or J. C. Chasez is a white American who was born on August 8 1976 in Washington, United States of America, but he was raised in Bowie, Maryland after he was adopted by Roy and Karen Chasez when Joshua’s biological mother entrusted care of him at the age of 5. Chasez has never known his biological father and he seems not to have any plans to search for him. So JC Chasez grew-up in his new family with a younger brother Tyler and a sister Heather. As a child he attended Robert Goddart Middle School and always loved dancing during school years.

JC Chasez Net Worth $30 Million

Today JC Chasez is mainly known as an American boy band ‘N Sync member, occasional actor, singer, dancer and songwriter. Today he has a net worth of $30 million, But Joshua’s first steps in his future career weren’t so notable for the rest of the world. As a boy JC Chasez was extremely shy, but he was able to fight with his modesty and joined the Mickey Mouse Club.

The first real success came for Chasez after the formatIon of a band called ‘N Sync which has become extremely popular in the USA and Europe from 2000. Although ‘N Sync broke up in 2002, the have sold more that 9.9 million copies of their album “No Strings Attached”. This was one of the biggest investments in Joshua’s net worth, but the band have licensed their likenesses and released microphones, lip balm, marionettes, books, key chains, cloths and video games with their emblem. The band has also been dealing with McDonalds, Chilli’s Grill & Bar. In 2009 N’Sync was even immortalized in wax In New York’s Madame Tussaunds museum and can be seen there until today. N’Sync members acheived not only worldwide recognition after releasing their albums and singles, but also earned huge amounts of money from live performances and different merchandise.

Since 2002 JC Chasez has tried several different aspects of the entertainment industry – he has written songs, produced records, danced and even appeared in some movies. His most notable appearances were in a movie called “21 and a Wake-Up”, where he played Dr. Tom Dury, in “Killer Movie” as Ted Buckley, in “Longshot” as a pizzeria worker, and in “Greetings from Tucson” as Jay Dugray. But mostly he has become known as a singer, because after leaving ‘N Sync he started his own solo career and released his first solo single “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love)” in 2002. JC Chasez’s debut album “Schizophrenic” appeared in 2004 and was able to take 17th chart position in the US and 46th position in the United Kingdom.

Unfortunately, nowadays JC Chasez’s career isn’t as successful as it was 10 years ago. His last released solo album “The Story of Kate” in 2007 didn’t appear in any charts, and since then JC Chasez has just made appearances in some other albums as a guest. He was talking about ‘N Sync reunion in 2011, but until today this ambition has not come to fruition.

Musicians

Neal Schon Net Worth

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1 hour ago

April 18, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

Neal George Joseph Schon was born on 27th February 1954 at Tinker AFB (Air Force Base), Oklahoma USA, of Italian and German descent. Neal Schon is a rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist, best known for being an important member of several hugely popular bands, namely Santana, Bad English and Journey.

So just how rich is Neal Schon? Neal’s net worth has been calculated to be over $30 million, amassed during his successful career of more than 40 years in the music industry.

Neal Schon Net Worth $30 Million

Neal Schon was lucky to be born into a musical family – his father Mathew Schon was a famous musician and mother Barbara Schon sang in a band. So Schon picked his first guitar at the age of five years, and starting at early age is usually a way to success. His first career steps started at the age of 15 with the band Santana, in preference to joining Eric Clapton in the band Derek and the Dominos, and debuting with some vocals on Santana’s album Santana III. Being such a great musician at such young age with the possibility to choose between two iconic bands, he went on and started making his money. He also played for Azteca but very briefly.

In 1973 Neal Schon formed his now legendary band Journey. He subsequently released five solo albums, and fourteen studio albums with the band. This must be the main flow into his net worth. Importantly, he is the only band member who has not changed through the years. He has taken part in every tour of the band, and sang on all their albums, so no doubt this longevity with Journey has increased the overall amount of Neal Schon’s net worth as well. Apart from this, he has also collaborated with famous musicians such as keyboardist Jan Hammer, Sammy Hagar and Paul Rodgers on short-term projects.

Neal Schon is as great a vocalist, as he is a guitar virtuoso. Two talents double the money earned, does it not? Let’s talk about his musical influences, of whom there were plenty. He has said that he was highly influenced by the 1960’s, musicians from that era such as Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin. Then he put some blues to the mix, namely B.B. King and added some guitar-based influences, including of course Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton as well as Wes Montgomery. This is probably Neal Schon’s key to fame – adding the best ingredients from different musical eras.

Schon was always proud of his guitars. He started with acoustic Stella guitar followed by Gibson ES-335. At present he became interested in Xotic guitars. Schon was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in August 2013, which made him, if possible, even more famous. This is considered to be an accomplishment of a lifetime for any musician.

In his not-so-private personal life, Neal Schon has married five times, first to Tena Austin(1976-86), then Beth Buckley(1987-92), Dina Gioeli(1993-99), and Amber Kozan(2001-08). In 2013 he married Michaele Salahi. He has five children.