Dennis DeYoung Net Worth

Dennis DeYoung net worth is
$25 Million

Dennis DeYoung was born on the 18th February 1947, in Chicago, Illinois USA, and is a musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, perhaps best known as a founding member of the cult rock band Styx from 1970 to 1999. Thanks to his skills as a vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist, DeYoung has significantly increased his net worth. His has been active since 1961.

Have you ever wondered how rich Dennis DeYoung is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Dennis DeYoung’s net worth is as high as $25 million, earned through his successful career as a musician. In addition to being a member of one of the most popular groups at the time, DeYoung has also had a solo career which improved his wealth.

Dennis DeYoung Net Worth $25 Million

Dennis DeYoung grew up in Roseland, part of Chicago, and started his career as a vocalist as a 14-year-old boy. He met Chuck and John Panozzo, and they formed a trio in 1961, but later they added guitarists James Young and John Curulewski and the band Tradewinds was formed, changing the name to TW4 in 1968, and later to Styx in 1970.

In the early ages of Styx, DeYoung also worked as a teacher in elementary schools, teaching music, but he quit when the band gained national and international fame in 1973 with the single “Lady”. DeYoung wrote the song, and he also penned seven of the band’s eight top ten singles. The Styx released their debut self-titled album in 1972, but it failed to gain popularity; only the single “Best Thing” reached the Billboard Pop Singles chart, at #82.

However, their next album called “Styx II” (1973) was much better rated and it reached #20 on the Pop chart while the single “Lady” entered the top ten at #6 place of the Pop Singles chart. The song gave them a much needed breakthrough, but their third album “The Serpent Is Rising” (1973) went rather unnoticed. More albums followed – “Man of Miracles” (1974), “Equinox” (1975), and “Crystal Ball” (1976), but without a big success, until their seventh album “The Grand Illusion”, which came out in 1977. The album went to #6 spot on the Billboard Top 200, while the single “Come Sail Away” reached #38 on Billboard Hot 100 chart, and its sales certainly increased Dennis` net worth.

By the end of the 70’s, Styx had released two more albums: “Pieces of Eight” (1978) and “Cornerstone” (1979); “Pieces of Eight” reached #6 on Pop Albums and the singles “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)”, “Sing for the Day” and “Renegade” all went on to become Top 50 Pop Singles. However, the group’s significant achievement was the “Cornerstone” album that reached #2 position on the Billboard 200, and the single “Babe” was the Styx’s only #1 song, increasing further his net worth.

In 1981, their “Paradise Theatre” album topped the Pop Albums chart, and the songs “The Best of Times” and “Too Much Time on My Hands” reached the #3 and #9 positions, respectively. Two years later, the “Kilroy Was Here” came out and ended at the #3 spot on Pop Albums chart, and singles “Mr. Roboto” #3, and “Don’t Let It End” #6 were incredibly popular too. DeYoung stayed with Styx for the next two albums: “Edge of the Century” (1990) and “Brave New World” (1999), before he decided to leave the band.

DeYoung;s solo career has also benefited his net worth, as he has released seven albums on his own: “Desert Moon” (1984), “Back to the World” (1986), “Boomchild” (1989), “10 on Broadway” (1994), “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1996), and “One Hundred Years from Now” (2007). Most recently, he released “Dennis DeYoung …And The Music of Styx Live in Los Angeles”, a 2CD + DVD and Blu-ray package in 2014, the sales of which also added to his net worth. DeYoung’s music was used on television including in “The Simpsons”, “ER”, “My Name is Earl”, “Arrested Development”, “That ’70s Show”, “South Park”, “Family Guy”, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, among others.

Regarding his personal life, Dennis DeYoung married his longtime sweetheart Suzanne Feusi in 1970, and they have two children together. He is a big fan of baseball team Chicago White Sox.


Full NameDennis DeYoung
Net Worth$25 Million
Date Of BirthFebruary 18, 1947
Place Of BirthChicago, Illinois, U.S.
ProfessionSoundtrack, Actor, Writer,Singer
EducationChicago State University
NationalityAmerican
SpouseSuzanne Feusi
ChildrenCarrie Ann DeYoung,Matthew DeYoung
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223398/
MoviesThe Perfect Man, Kilroy Was Here, Milwaukee, WI, USA, Medina, MN, United States, St. Louis, MO, United States
TV Shows100 Greatest Songs of the '80s
#Trademark
1Many of his songs are very sensitive love ballads
#Fact
1Is of Dutch and Italian descent.
2Sued his former Styx bandmates in the year 2000 for touring without him. He said their tour violated a contract that stipulated the band could only tour by unanimous consent. The case was settled out of court and terms were not disclosed.
3Released four solo studio albums - "Desert Moon" (1984), "Back to the World" (1986), "Boomchild" (1988) and "10 on Broadway" (1994). The latter was comprised entirely of covers of Broadway classics. The others were comprised mostly of original material. Also released a two CD set "The Music of Styx: Live with Symphony Orchestra" (2003, also released on DVD). Also released a CD of music from his musical play "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1997).
4He played Pontius Pilate in the musical play "Jesus Christ Superstar" during a break from recording in the early 1990s.
5Contributed a CD single as a bonus to his wife Suzanne DeYoung's romance novel, "A Love Foretold."
6Member of the rock group Styx through the late 1990s.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Glee2014-2015TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Mike & Mike2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mom's Day Away2014TV Movie writer: "Come Sail Away"
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock2014TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Community2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues2013writer: "Babe"
Nitro Circus: The Movie2012Documentary writer: "Come Sail Away"
Gymkhana Five: Ultimate Urban Playground, San Francisco2012Short writer: "Come Sail Away" - as Dennis De Young
Hall Pass2011writer: "The Best Of Times"
Tosh.02011TV Series writer - 1 episode
20 to 12010TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Babe, I Love You2010writer: "Babe"
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto2009Video writer: "Mr. Roboto"
Generation Kill2008TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode
Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore2008Video Game as Dennis De Young, "Come Sail Away"
Mr. Woodcock2007writer: "Lady"
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Underdog2007writer: "Lady" - as Dennis De Young
Smiley Face2007writer: "Lady"
The Office2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
My Name Is Earl2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Pirates of the Great Salt Lake2006writer: "Come Sail Away"
Fun with Dick and Jane2005writer: "Mr. Roboto"
Las Vegas2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Cold Case2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Perfect Man2005performer: "Babe", "Mr. Roboto", "The Best of Times" / writer: "Babe", "Mr. Roboto", "The Best of Times", "Lady"
That '70s Show2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Far Far Away Idol2004Video short writer: "Mr. Roboto"
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story2004writer: "Mr. Roboto"
Old School2003writer: "Lady"
Monkey Dust2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
I Love the '80s2002TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Eight Crazy Nights2002writer: "Mr. Roboto"
The Simpsons2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
Freaks and Geeks1999-2000TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Detroit Rock City1999writer: "Come Sail Away"
Big Daddy1999writer: "Babe", "The Best of Times"
The Virgin Suicides1999writer: "Come Sail Away" - as Dennis De Young
Stars in Their Eyes1999TV Series writer - 1 episode
If These Walls Could Talk1996TV Movie writer: "Lady" - as Dennis De Young
The Karate Kid Part II1986performer: "This Is the Time" / producer: "This Is the Time" / writer: "This Is the Time"
Aoi hitomi no seiraifu1984TV Series writer: "Desert Moon"
Top of the Pops1980TV Series writer - 1 episode

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Perfect Man2005Tribute Band
Kilroy Was Here1983Robert Orrin Charles Kilroy

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Kilroy Was Here1983story

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
WGN Morning News2016TV SeriesHimself
An Evening with Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx2014TV Special
NHL Winter Classic New Year's Eve Party2011TV MovieHimself
E! True Hollywood Story2009TV Series documentaryHimself
The Bonnie Hunt Show2009TV SeriesHimself
VH1 Big in 06 Awards2006TV SpecialHimself - Performer
Celebrity Duets2006TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
Canadian Idol2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Canada A.M.2006TV SeriesHimself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2004TV SeriesHimself
Behind the Music2000TV Series documentaryHimself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1991TV SeriesHimself

Known for movies

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