Simon Wright's net worth is $8 million, thanks to his musical career. Image Source: Social Media.
Simon Wright is a drummer of American nationality. He came into prominence as the drummer of the famous rock band AC/DC and Dio.
Besides immense fortune, Simon has also gained huge popularity. As a result, his personal details and how much he has earned in his musical career have always been a constant question to all his fans.
Simon Wright Net Worth And Earnings
Born in Oldham, Lancashire, England, Simon began his musical career with a local band, Tora Tora. Since then, he has performed with several other bands and has amassed an immense fortune.
All thanks to his musical career, Simon Wright’s net worth is estimated to be $8 million.
So, stay with us till the end to learn about Simon Wright’s earnings and income from his musical journey.
Income From AC/DC
Wright began playing drums when he was 13 years old. As mentioned earlier, he began his musical career with the local band, Tora Tora. After that, he joined Manchester group A II Z. The group was founded by the guitarist Gary Owens in 1979 in Manchester and consisted of Gary, Gam Campbell (bass), David Owens (vocals), and Karl Reti (drums).
The band released their single live album, The Witch of Berkley, in 1980, and disintegrated shortly after. Then, he went to perform in Tytan. Before releasing their debut album, Rough Justice, the band dissolved.
In 1983, Phil Rudd was fired from AC/DC while they were halfway through the Flick of the Switch sessions. In the summer of the same year, he was replaced by Simon Wright. Then, he and the other bandmates, Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Cliff Williams, and Brian Johnson, produced several hit albums.
According to The Richest, here are some of the albums that Simon worked as the drummer of the band.
| Projects | Record Sales |
|---|---|
| Fly on the Wall | $1,790,000 |
| The extended play '74 Jailbreak | $1,300,000 |
| The soundtrack album Who Made Who | $7,310,000 |
| The video Who Made Who | $65,000 |
| Blow Up Your Video | $1,910,000 |
Similarly, Wright also made significant earnings from the tours that he has performed with AC/DC. The band had ticket sales worth $17,570,000 at the Blow Up Your Video World Tour. So one can guess Simon to have received his fair share.
In November 1989, he left the band to join the heavy metal band, Dio. After that, Chris Slade replaced him.
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Income From Dio
After leaving AC/DC, Wright shortly joined Rhino Bucket to replace Liam Jason for their third album, Pain. After that, Simon worked with the American band Dio and had two stints with them, 1990-1991 and 1998-2010.
While working with the band, he worked on recording four studio albums and two live albums.
Wright’s musical career seems succesful, as he has worked on several other projects. Moreover, he is still actively working on his musical journey; thus, there’s no doubt that his fortune will increase in the future.
Earnings From Other Ventures
There are multiple sources that aides to Simon Wright’s net worth besides his career as a musician.
In September 2020, Simon joined forces with Life Pack Organics as a brand ambassador for the LA-based company. The company specializes in premium wellness and CBD Health.
Similarly, Wright must have received several endorsement and sponsorship offers. He endorses brands like DW drums, Evan Drum Heads, Sabian Cymbals, etc. These offers might have helped him increase his net worth.
Thus to see Simon Wright’s fortune to be in millions, is not a surprise.
Lifestyle And Assets
All thanks to Simon Wright’s net worth of $8 million, he might be able to afford a comfortable lifestyle. In addition, he must have paid a considerable sum in taxes for his income.
Since his bandmate, Malcolm Young’s house is estimated to be $30 million worth, and his other bandmate, Angus young owns homes in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia, Simon’s house might also cost similar and he might have different homes in different places.
Furthemore, Simon might ride luxurious cars and a good insurance policy for them.
Nevertheless, with millions of dollars to his name, Simon Wright is undoubtedly enjoying a lavish lifestyle.
Trivia And Facts
- Wright was born in 1963, and he celebrates his birthday on the 19th of June.
- He is credited in the song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” in 2006.
- He has also worked as the drummer for Operation: Mindcrime.
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