- Category:
- Richest Celebrities › Rock Stars
- Net Worth:
- $20 Million
- Birthdate:
- Nov 14, 1949 (74 years old)
- Birthplace:
- Chicago
- Gender:
- Male
- Profession:
- Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Guitarist, Actor
- Nationality:
- United States of America
What is James Young's Net Worth?
James Young is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has a net worth of $20 million. James Young was born in Chicago, Illinois in November 1949. He is best known for being the lead guitarist of the rock band Styx. The band formed in 1972 and released their self-titled debut studio album the same year. They have released a total of 15 studio albums and their albums The Grand Illusion in 1977 and Pieces of Eight in 1978 both reached #6 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Styx's 1979 album Cornerstone reached #2 on the Billboard 200 and their 1981 album Paradise Theatre reached #1 and was certified 3x Platinum. Their 1983 album Kilroy Was Here reached #3 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their most successful singles include "Babe", "Too Much Time on My Hands", "Mr. Roboto", and "Show Me the Way". Young has also released the albums City Slicker with Jan Hammer, Out on a Day Pass, and Raised by Wolves with James Young Group.
