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Boy George is a well known English singer and songwriter with a net worth of $35 million. He was born in England and is widely perceived as a supporter of "New Romanticism" movement. He had added many credits to his professional life, from being a singer to songwriter, from D.J. to photographer, being successful in any aspect of his career.

His music was hugely praised as blue eyed soul due to its cherishing rhythm and reggae. He was the lead singer of "Culture Club", a hit pop band that was awarded a Grammy Award and a Brit Award. He has 5 siblings and currently resides in Bexley , Kent. He started his career as a cloakroom attendant at a local nightclub.

He gave back-to-back hits during 80s which made him and his band a trendsetters in the new romantic genre. "Karma Chameleon", "Do you really want to hurt me" were massive hits along with "The War Song" which also added to their hits list.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

1997

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from the compilation album Greatest Moments with Culture Club (certified platinum by BPI)

$300,000

1992

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from the compilation album At Worst... The Best of Boy George and Culture Club with Culture Club (certified gold by SNEP-FRA and silver by BPI)

$100,000

1986

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from the compilation album This Time – The First Four Years with Culture Club (certified gold by BPI)

$100,000

1986

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Sold (certified silver by BPI)

$60,000

1985

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from the album From Luxury to Heartache with Culture Club (certified silver by BPI)

$60,000

1983

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from the album Waking Up with the House on Fire with Culture Club (certified 2x platinum by Music Canada, and platinum by RIAA and BPI, and gold by SNEP-FRA)

$1,940,000

1982

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from the album Colour by Numbers with Culture Club (certified diamond by Music Canada, 4x platinum by RIAA, 3x platinum by BPI, and gold by SNEP-FRA)

$6,720,000

1981

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from the album Kissing to Be Clever with Culture Club (certified 3x platinum by Music Canada and platinum by RIAA and BPI)

$1,600,000