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Apr 21, 2021 · 21 April 2021. Getty Images. Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf pictured in 1991. Tributes have been paid to US songwriter and producer Jim Steinman, who has died at the age of 73. Steinman helped to...
Oct 29, 2022 · Estimated net worth today: US$340 billion John D. Rockefeller, pictured here in 1909, is considered one of the greatest entrepreneurs of all time. Photo: Shutterstock
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- Here are the 44 new members of The Forbes 400 (net worths are as of September 3, 2021)
- Miriam Adelson. Net Worth: $30.4 billion. Source of wealth: Casinos. Adelson inherited her late husband’s 57% stake in Las Vegas Sands, the publicly traded gambling empire with casinos in Singapore and Macau, after his death in January.
- Sam Bankman-Fried. Net Worth: $22.5 billion. Source of wealth: Cryptocurrency. The 29-year-old MIT grad owes most of his $22.5 billion fortune to his stake in the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange FTX—which he cofounded in 2019—and his share of its FTT tokens.
- Jeff Yass. Net Worth: $12 billion. Source of wealth: Trading, investments. The former pro gambler joins The Forbes 400 thanks to his stake in trading firm Susquehanna International Group, which he cofounded in 1987 and built into one of the most successful firms on Wall Street.
- Clifford Burton
- Robert Trujillo
- Jason Newsted
- Kirk Hammett
- James Hetfield
- Lars Ulrich
Estimated net worth: US$1 million
Joining in 1982, Burton shared some of the band’s most historical moments, including releasing its debut studio album Kill ‘Em All (1983) and recording Master of Puppets, which went on to earn its first gold record, per Loudwire. But the bassist’s life was cut short and he tragically died in a bus accident while on tour in Sweden in 1986 at just 24 years old. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth was US$1 million at the time of his death, though it’s likely it would have continued to gr...
Estimated net worth: US$30 million
Mexican-American Trujillo was reportedly offered US$1 million to be part of the band in 2003 and has served as bassist for the longest time since then, per Ultimate Classic Rock. Before Metallica, he was a member of various rock groups such as Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves and singer Ozzy Osbourne’s band. Outside of music, he has also appeared in a few minor roles in TV shows and films during his earlier years, including House Calls (1978), Scout’s Honor (1980) and an episode of Chi...
Estimated net worth: US$60 million
Replacing Burton in 1986, Newsted stayed with the group until 2001, playing its iconic hits like “Enter Sandman”, “The Unforgiven”, “Nothing Else Matters” and “Sad But True” in the album Metallica(1991), aka the “Black Album”, which was certified 16x platinum, per Metal Injection. The 59-year-old also co-wrote three notable songs, namely “Blackened”, “My Friend of Misery” and “Where the Wild Things Are”, states Ultimate Classic Rock.
Estimated net worth: US$200 million
Despite not being a founding member, guitarist Hammett has been with Metallica since the early days, joining in 1983. He co-wrote some of its best songs like “Enter Sandman”, “Master Of Puppets”, “The Unforgiven” and “Fade To Black”, per Second Hand Songs. As a result, royalties and tours with the band have become his main cash flow. You’d think the musician is already busy enough as it is, but it turns out he’s a man of many talents. In 2016, he launched guitar pedal company KHDK Electronics...
Estimated net worth: US$300 million
One of Metallica’s two founders, frontman, rhythm guitarist and songwriter Hetfield has been cashing in on all of Metallica’s projects over the four decades. Out of the stage and studio, his voice can also be heard on episodes of animation series like Dave the Barbarian in 2004, Metalocalypse in 2006, American Dad in 2016 and Skylanders Academythe same year.
Estimated net worth: US$350 million
The other founder, Danish drummer and songwriter Ulrich, has also been involved with everything the band has done since the beginning making him “ul(tra)-rich” – like his name suggests.
Mar 21, 2023 · J.R.R. Tolkien was the highest-paid dead celebrity for 2022, with profits amounting to $500 million. Decades after his death in 1973, the writer's estate continues to earn tens of millions in...
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Oct 6, 2021 · Died: September 25, 2021. Scott appears on this year’s Forbes 400, at No. 269, because he died in late September, after Forbes had finalized the list rankings. At age 90, he was worth $4.2...
Oct 27, 2023 · His estimated net worth stands at an impressive $200 million as of October 2023, per Celebrity Net Worth. While he may not rival the billionaire status of movie moguls like Steven...
