Singers
Dennis Edwards Net Worth
Dennis Edwards's Net Worth as of 2024
$5 Million
Dennis Edwards was born on the 3rd February 1943, in Fairfield, Alabama, USA, and is a musician-shas inger, probably still best known as a lead vocal in the group The Temptations from 1968 to 1989, and currently, he is a singer of the group The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards. Dennis earned most of his money thanks to his vocal skills. His career has been active since 1961.
Have you ever wondered how rich Dennis Edwards is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Dennis Edwards’ net worth is as high as $5 million, an amount earned through his successful career as a singer. In addition to being part of a highly popular group, Edwards also has had a solo career which improved his wealth.
Dennis Edwards Net Worth $5 Million
Dennis Edwards was a son of Reverend Dennis Edwards Sr. and started singing from an early age in his father’s church. His family left the south and moved to Detroit, Michigan when Dennis was ten years old, and he continued to sing in the church pastored by his father, and eventually became the choir director. Edwards joined the group The Mighty Clouds of Joy when he was a teenager, and in 1961 he formed his jazz/soul band called Dennis Edwards and the Fireballs. In the same year, Dennis recorded his debut single “I Didn’t Have to (But I Did)” for the Detroit-based label International Soulville Records.
After returning from his time in the army, Edwards took an audition for Motown Records in 1966, and later that year, he was selected to substitute the lead singer of The Contours. The Contours played as the opening act in several The Temptations concerts, and Eddie Kendricks and Otis Williams noticed Edwards’ singing quality and approached him in 1967. The Temptations fired their lead singer David Ruffin in 1968, and hired Edwards instead, and Ruffin, who was a good friend with Dennis, was the first one to inform him that he’d be the replacement.
However, Ruffin tried to take his place back and crashed on Edwards’ debut with the group in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The Temptations decided to give a second chance to Ruffin, but after he had failed to appear at their next concert, they rehired Edwards. Dennis led the band through their funk, psychedelic, and disco periods with hits like “Cloud Nine” (1968), “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today” (1970), “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” (1972), and “Shakey Ground” (1975), the sales of which added a lot to his net worth.
In 1977, Edwards was fired from the group following their departure to Atlantic Records, and he tried to launch a solo career but failed, so Dennis rejoined The Temptations in 1980 and stayed there until 1984 when he got fired again, but having increased further his net worth during that time. His third stint with the group lasted from 1987 to 1989.
Edwards was persistent with solo career however, so in 1984 Motown released his “Don’t Look Any Further” album, and the single by the same name reached No. 2 on the R&B charts while songs ”(You’re My) Aphrodisiac” and “Just Like You” were quite popular as well, adding a considerable amount to his net worth. His second album “Coolin’ Out” wasn’t as successful as the first one, but still reached the top 30 on the chart. In 1989, Dennis Edwards was inducted into Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, along with The Temptations.
Regarding his personal life, Dennis Edwards was married to Ruth Pointer in 1977, but that didn’t last long, and they divorced soon after. Dennis and Ruth have a daughter, Issa Pointer who with her mother became members of The Pointer Sisters, but rumour has it that she isn’t the only child of Dennis.
Singers
JC Chasez Net Worth
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
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.
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