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Apr 21, 2021 · Tributes have been paid to US songwriter and producer Jim Steinman, who has died at the age of 73. Steinman helped to create hits like Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell and Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse...
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.
- Faye Bradley
- 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.
Oct 5, 2021 · After deducting $1.3 billion of his assets that have been frozen, Forbes estimates his net worth at $4.7 billion.
Jul 12, 2022 · At the time of her death, USA Today reports that her estate was worth somewhere around $20 million. That — in accordance with her will — went to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina, in certain age-related increments.
Mar 21, 2023 · According to CNW, he had an estimated net worth of $200 million at the time of his tragic death in 1980, when he was shot four times in the back by a former fan named Mark David Chapman, who...
Jlloyd Samuel. Jlloyd Tafari Samuel (/ ˈdʒeɪlɔɪd / JAY-loyd, [ 6 ] 29 March 1981 – 15 May 2018) was a professional footballer who played as a defender and midfielder. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, he was raised in England and played for England up to under-21 level.
