What is the net worth of Duran Duran? Here's how rich Simon le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor are
For decades, British band Duran Duran has enthralled music lovers across the world with their timeless hits. One of the leading bands throughout the 1980s, the 'Come Undone' hitmakers still continue to rule the charts and hearts alike. Their songs like 'Ordinary World', 'Save A Prayer', 'Hungry Like the Wolf' and others have attained cult status as they continue to be featured time and again in films and TV shows.
Originally formed in 1978, the band was propelled to fame by Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Simon le Bon, Roger Taylor, and Andy Taylor - before parting ways with Andy Taylor in 2006. The band continues to release new albums every once in a while now and regularly performs onstage at concerts or award shows. If you are keen to know how rich each of the four lead Duran Duran members is, here is a detailed list of the same.
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What is Nick Rhodes's net worth?
The founder-member of Duran Duran is the keyboardist for the band, who was known for his iconic look with bleached hair and black eyeliner. The 58-year-old rocker was born and brought up in the UK, where he started Duran Duran together with John Taylor. Rhodes was one of the key contributors to the band's first chart hit 'Planet Earth', followed by many more classic songs.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Nick Rhodes has a net worth of $60 million at present.
What is John Taylor's net worth?
Musician and bass guitarist for Duran Duran, founding member John Taylor helped create some memorable tunes, before he left the band in 1997 to pursue a solo career. Luckily, to the delight of Duran Duran fans, he rejoined the band in 2001.
Aside from music, Taylor has had a successful stint as an actor as well. He starred in several movies including 'Sugar Town' where he played the lead role. The celebrity musician has an estimated net worth of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Taylor's wife Gela Nash is the co-founder of Juicy Couture.
What is Simon le Bon's net worth?
Singer, songwriter, and musician Simon le Bon joined Duran Duran in 1980, and helped guide the band to deliver some of their best songs. Before launching his musical career, le Bon had worked as a child singer, dancer, and TV commercial actor. With Duran Duran, he has cut out a name for himself as a singer and musician. His net worth has been determined to be a staggering $60 million.
For his contribution to music, Le Bon has been bestowed with multiple awards and honors, including a Star in his name at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In his personal life, Simon le Bon is married to model Yasmin, and shares three daughters with her. In February 2020, a woman accused the Duran Duran lead singer of sexual harassment - for allegedly grabbing her private parts at a record store in Los Angeles, while signing an autograph in 1995.
What is Roger Taylor's net worth?
Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor has been with the band from their start to 1985 and helped launch the musical four into prominence. More than a decade later, he rejoined the band in 2001. In between, he had temporarily played for the band in 1994.
According to Wikispro, he has an estimated net worth of between $1 million to $5 million. Aside from his musical career, he has also amassed some fortune from his business - though it is believed that he had exaggerated about its size.