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Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen has an estimated net worth of $85 million. He is a Dutch-American songwriter, keyboardists, guitarist as well as the band lead for Van Halen. The star was born in 1955 in the Netherlands before moving to the United States at the age of seven. At first, he played drums but soon after learning that his brother Alex Van Halen played the guitar, he decided to change. He formed his first band, which was called Mammoth in the year 1972.
The band had been through a lot of struggles through the years but by 1978, he had produced around six albums. His wealth accumulated from selling his music. Most of his wealth is from the entertainment industry. Eddie has also played guitar in different movies like "Over The Top" and "Twister". His guitar playing prowess has gained him a massive popularity. Although there were struggles in the early development of the band, he was able to gather all his wealth over time.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
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2011 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album A Different Kind of Truth with the American rock band Van Halen (certified gold by Music Canada) |
$50,000 |
2006 |
Asset |
Retail price of the replica of his Fender guitar |
$25,000 |
2003 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the compilation album The Best of Both Worlds with the American rock band Van Halen (certified platinum by RIAA and gold by BPI) |
$1,100,000 |
1997 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Van Halen III with the American rock band Van Halen (certified gold by RIAA) |
$500,000 |
1995 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the live album Video Hits Volume I with the American rock band Van Halen (certified gold by RIAA) |
$50,000 |
1995 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the compilation album Best Of – Volume I with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 3x platinum by RIAA, 2x platinum by Music Canada, platinum by ARIA, gold by ABPD, BVMI, CAPIF and IFPI-FIN, and silver by BPI) |
$3,702,000 |
1994 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Balance with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 3x platinum by RIAA and Music Canada, and gold by ABPD) |
$3,400,000 |
1992 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the live album Live: Right Here, Right Now with the American rock band Van Halen (certified gold by RIAA) |
$50,000 |
1992 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Live: Right Here, Right Now with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 2x platinum by RIAA and gold by Music Canada) |
$2,050,000 |
1990 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 4x platinum by RIAA, platinum by Music Canada, and silver by BPI) |
$3,160,000 |
1987 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album OU812 with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 4x platinum by RIAA and platinum by Music Canada) |
$4,060,000 |
1986 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the live album Live Without a Net with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 2x platinum by RIAA) |
$200,000 |
1985 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album 5150 with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 6x platinum by RIAA, 3x platinum by Music Canada, gold by BVMI, and silver by BPI) |
$6,610,000 |
1983 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album 1984 with the American rock band Van Halen (certified diamond by RIAA, 5x platinum by Music Canada, platinum by BVMI, and gold by BPI and SNEP) |
$11,481,000 |
1981 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Diver Down with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 2x platinum by RIAA and platinum by Music Canada) |
$4,100,000 |
1980 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Fair Warning with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 2x platinum by RIAA and platinum by Music Canada) |
$2,100,000 |
1979 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Women and Children First with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 3x platinum by RIAA, 2x platinum by Music Canada, and gold by SNEP and NVPI) |
$3,230,000 |
1978 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Van Halen II with the American rock band Van Halen (certified 5x platinum by RIAA, 2x platinum by Music Canada, and gold by SNEP and NVPI) |
$5,320,000 |
1977 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Van Halen with the American rock band Van Halen (certified diamond by RIAA, 4x platinum by Music Canada, platinum by NVPI, and gold by BPI, BVMI, IFPI-FIN and SNEP) |
$10,875,000 |