Joe Elliott Net Worth

Joe Elliott net worth is
$70 Million

Joe Elliott Wiki Biography

Joe Elliott was born on the 1st August 1959, in Sheffield, England. He is a singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead singer of the rock band Def Leppard. Elliott was also the lead singer of the “Cybernauts”, a David Bowie tribute band, and a cover band named Down ‘n’ Outz. The majority of is wealth he has made in the music industry since his career started in 1975.

Have you ever wondered how rich Joe Elliot is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Joe Elliott’s net worth is $70 million. He wrote songs and was a leading singer in some other bands apart from Def Leppard, but arguably the best hard-rock band of the ’80’s is his primary source of income.

Joe Elliott Net Worth $70 Million

Joseph Thomas Elliott attended the King Edward VII School in Sheffield. The story how “Def Leppard” was formed is interesting. In 1977, Elliott met Pete Willis, entirely accidentally, after missing a bus. Willis was the member of the band called Atomic Mass, and he introduced Elliott to other band members. Elliott tried to play guitar, but he had ideas to be a lead singer of a band. His suggestion of the band’s new name Deaf Leopard was well received by other members, but they wanted to be more “ear-catching” and distinguished, so Def Leppard became the band’s new name. Elliott became an integral part of it as a singer and songwriter.

Elliott and Def Leppard’s biggest commercial success came between the early ’80s and the early ’90’s. Their debut album “On Through the Night” was released in 1980, but the second album “High ‘n’ Dry” (1981) was a big success and defined their style. Their next release “Pyromania” (1983) was a total hit and went Diamond with over 10 million copies sold in the US alone. However, the band’s fourth studio album “Hysteria” (1987) reached beyond the success of the previous one, and sold over 25 million copies worldwide – at that moment, Joe Elliot became a multimillionaire. Def Leppard released another seven albums, and sold over 100 million copies worldwide which makes them one of the world’s best-selling music artists.

Joe Elliott has worked with other musicians and in several projects such as tributes to fellow artists like Freddie Mercury, Alice Cooper, Ian Hunter, and David Bowie. In 1992, he appeared with Slash and Brian May at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. Def Leppard fifth album “Adrenalize” was published in 1992, followed by “Slang” (1996), and “Euphoria” (1999).

Elliott had a short-lived project called “Cybernauts”, with Phil Collen; their only album was released in 2001. The “X” is Def Leppard’s eight studio release, published in 2002. “Yeah” in 2006 and “Songs from the Sparkle Lounge” (2008) came after, and the most recent of the group’s albums is called Def Leppard, released in 2015.

When it comes to his personal life, Joe Elliott currently resides in Dublin, but has a house in Los Angeles, as well. He owns a recording studio named “Joe’s Garage” in his home. His first wife was Karla Ramdhani; they married in 1989 and divorced in 1996. Elliott married Kristine in 2004, and they had their first child, Finlay, in 2009.


Full NameJoe Elliott
Net Worth$70 Million
Date Of BirthAugust 1, 1959
Place Of BirthSheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Height1.87 m
ProfessionSinger-songwriter, musician
EducationKing Edward VII School, Sheffield
NationalityAmerican
SpouseKristine Elliott (m. 2004), Karla Rhamdani (m. 1989–1996)
ChildrenFinlay Elliott
ParentsCynthia Elliott, Joe Elliott Sr, Pour Some Sugar on Me, Love Bites, Photograph
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254250/
Allmusicwww.allmusic.com/artist/joe-elliott-mn0000512774
AwardsAmerican Music Awards - Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist, Hard Rock Album (1989)
Record LabelsIsland, Mercury, Polygram
Albums“On Through the Night” (1980), “High ‘n’ Dry” (1981), “Pyromania” (1983), “Hysteria” (1987), “Adrenalize” (1992), “Slang” (1996), “Euphoria” (1999)
Music GroupsAtomic Mass, Def Leppard, “Cybernauts”, Down ‘n’ Outz
NominationsMTV Video Music Awards - Best Heavy Metal Video (1989), Best Stage Performance in a Video (1989), Best Special Effects (1992), Best Metal/Hard Rock Video (1992)
MoviesHighway Star – A Journey in Rock (2007), Ian Hunter: Just Another Night: Live at Astoria (2004)
TV ShowsFreddie Mercury Tribute Concert (1992), Def Leppard Early Tours 1978–1979, On Through the Night World Tour, High 'n' Dry World Tour, Pyromania World Tour, Hysteria World Tour
#Quote
1[on "Let's Go"] It's that three-minute pop-rock stuff with big chunky guitars and a big chorus. And it has that swaggering, mid-tempo rhythm, like 'Sugar', and 'Rock Of Ages'. The idea was, we wanted something familiar. I mean, when AC/DC comes back after years away, you're not going to get 'Bohemian Rhapsody' from 'em, you know? And you don't want it, either - you want 'Back in Black', or something like it. For us, this is what we do. And it's something we enjoy doing.
2I'm probably the biggest Mott (Mott the Hoople) fan on the planet. Morrissey (Morrissey) says he's a bigger fan but he isn't.
3After you have a hit like Hysteria and you're signed to the corporate machine it becomes an albatross around your neck. As much as our music is anthemic rock'n'roll it's a business at the end of the day. It's stressful and gets harder each time you make a record.
4I was 17 when punk happened but I was still buying Queen and Thin Lizzy. We liked punk but didn't want to be in a punk band. The first song we learned was Suffragette City. The good thing was that punk got rid of the 15 minute guitar solo.
5We were only getting $50 a week when we started touring so I didn't want to get into debt paying for TVs. There are lots of great rock bands who have never thrown a TV through a window. It's not a prerequisite. I've always been more into the music than the groupies, drugs or smashing up hotel rooms.
6I wanted to be in the biggest band in the world. And we were a couple of times. People in Britain don't realise. We don't get the credit we deserve in Britain. It's nice to walk down Oxford Street without being recognised but then again when music magazines write about us they take the piss because we're not as cool as Johnny Marr, who isn't as successful as us by a million miles. Jools Holland won't have us on his show because we're not cool enough. Rock's ploughed its own furrow for 30 years but still music magazines don't give rock its due and still rave on about Nick Drake. How many more front covers do Paul McCartney and Morrissey (Morrissey) need? Our album will sell more than Morrissey's so why don't we get the same kind of respect? There are more people than Bono and Michael Stipe to put on the cover of a magazine. Whether it's Simon Le Bon, Gary Kemp, Bruce Dickinson or me, there are more musicians out there. It's not just Lennon (John Lennon) and Jim Morrison. Bands who have sold shit-loads of records, whether it be us or Depeche Mode, are becoming footnotes.
7You better wake up and smell the roses before they're on your coffin lid!
#Fact
1Formed a side band with members of The Quireboys to form the Down 'N' Outz. They play and record songs by Mott The Hoople.
2Started making posters for a then fictional, band named Deaf Leopard until meeting Pete Willis, Tony Kenning, and Rick Savage, of Atomic Mass. The band then became Def Leppard, when Sav changed the spelling.
3Original member of Def Leppard since inception (1977). A trio, originally known as "Atomic Mass" included bassist Rick Savage, lead guitarist Pete Willis, and drummer Tony Kenning. Joe Elliott took over the band as lead vocalist and renamed the rock outfit Deaf Leopard in 1977.
4Lead singer of the rock band Def Leppard.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Lucha Mexico2016Documentary writer: "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME"
Dolezal Backstage2015TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2015TV Series music - 1 episode
Lip Sync Battle2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
The To Do List2013writer: "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - as Joseph Elliot
Dancing with the Stars2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
One Hit Wonderland2012TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Rock of Ages2012writer: "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Rock of Ages" uncredited, "Bringin' On The Heartbreak" uncredited
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011-2012TV Series writer - 3 episodes
That's My Boy2012writer: "Rock Of Ages"
Metal Evolution2011TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
The Apprentice2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Skateland2010writer: "ROCK OF AGES"
Brütal Legend2009Video Game writer: "Rock of Ages"
Rage2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Balls of Fury2007writer: "Rock Of Ages", "Photograph", "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - as Joseph Elliott
American Dad!2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Made in Sheffield2001Documentary writer: "Rock Of Ages"
On the Line2001writer: "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - as Joseph Elliot
Rock Star2001writer: "Let's Get Rocked", "Rock Rock! Till You Drop" - as Joseph Elliott
Lucky Numbers2000writer: "Demolition Man" - as Joseph Elliot / writer: "Excitable"
Coyote Ugly2000writer: "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - as Joseph Elliot
When Saturday Comes1996"When Saturday comes", "Jimmy's Theme"
Top of the Pops1995TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Last Action Hero1993writer: "Two Steps Behind"
Beavis and Butt-Head1993TV Series writer - 1 episode
Encino Man1992lyrics: "Let's Get Rocked" / music: "Let's Get Rocked"

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dark Realm2001TV SeriesGhost Leon
Pour Some Sugar on Me1988Short

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Def Leppard: Best of the Videos2004Video
Classic Albums: Def Leppard - Hysteria2002Video documentary

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Down 'N' Outz: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon2011Video executive producer

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Art Officially Favored2017Documentary filmingHimself
That Metal Show2015TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Rock Icons2015TV Series documentaryHimself
The Art of McCartney2014Video documentaryHimself
Classic Rock Roll of Honour: Presented by Orange Amplification2014TV MovieHimself
Never Turn Your Back on Sparks2014DocumentaryHimself
Tavis Smiley2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Def Leppard Viva! Hysteria Concert2013VideoHimself
Hello Quo2012DocumentaryHimself
Jobriath A.D.2012DocumentaryHimself
Metal Evolution2011TV Series documentaryHimself
Down 'N' Outz: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon2011VideoHimself
Video Killed the Radio Star2010TV Series documentaryHimself
The Music Video Exposed2010TV SeriesHimself
The 9th Meteor Ireland Music Awards2009TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Xposé2009TV SeriesHimself
Live with Kelly and Michael2007TV SeriesHimself
Highway Star: A Journey in Rock2007DocumentaryHimself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2006TV SeriesHimself
Def Leppard: Rock of Ages2005VideoHimself
The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody2004TV Movie documentaryHimself
I Love the '80s2002TV Series documentaryHimself
Classic Albums: Def Leppard - Hysteria2002Video documentaryHimself
Top of the Pops1987-2002TV SeriesHimself
Def Leppard: RockWalk Induction2000Video documentary shortHimself
The Howard Stern Radio Show1999TV SeriesHimself
Behind the Music1998TV Series documentaryHimself
Rockopop1992TV Series
MTV Video Music Awards 19921992TV SpecialHimself
Fighting Back1992TV SeriesHimself
Rage1992TV SeriesHimself
Ozzy Osbourne: Don't Blame Me1991Video documentaryHimself (as Joe Elliot)
Brit Awards 19891989TV SpecialHimself (Def Leppard)
The Comic Strip Presents...1988TV SeriesHimself
Historia1988Video documentaryLead singer

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