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Bun E. Carlos, born on 12th June 1950, is the popular stage name of the famous drummer Brad M. Carlson. He is a member of the rock band “Cheap Trick”. Bun’s net worth has been estimated to be $15 million.
He was born in Rockford, Illinois. Apart from being a musician, Bun is also an archivist and maintains the recordings of all the band shows performed till date.
Bun E. Carlos was the one who offered the position of the lead singer to Robin Zander when Zander’s contract expired with the band he was with. Carlos has performed many shows, and also has a few writing credits to his name the most notable being the solo track from “Who D’King’”. His wealth comes from this source too.
He continues to popularize and market his brand of coffee today. Carlos is also associated with many other bands, the most famous being, “Tinted Windows” which comprised of Adam Schlesinger formerly of “Fountains of Wayne”, Taylor Hanson of “Hanson” and also James Iha the former guitarist of “Smashing Pumpkins” and performed publicly on 20th March 2009 at SXSW in Texas.
Later on, Carlos suffered from back problems because of which he had to miss out on the Cheap Trick tours. Carlos’s favorite musical instruments are those belonging to Ludwig such as drums and drumheads. He also uses the signature Wilson glows and Pro Mark signature drumsticks. Carlos once again made his debut at SXSW with the help of his new project named “Candy Golde” featuring Rick Rizzo, Nicholas Tremulis and John Stirratt.
Earnings & Financial Data
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Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2015 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Bang, Zoom, Crazy... Hello with the American rock band Cheap Trick |
$14,000 |
|
2008 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album The Latest with the American rock band Cheap Trick |
$24,000 |
|
1996 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album In Color with the American rock band Cheap Trick (certified platinum by RIAA and gold by Music Canada) |
$1,050,000 |
|
1989 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Busted with the American rock band Cheap Trick (certified gold by Music Canada) |
$50,000 |
|
1987 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Lap of Luxury with the American rock band Cheap Trick (certified platinum by RIAA and Music Canada) |
$1,100,000 |
|
1985 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album The Doctor with the American rock band Cheap Trick |
$88,000 |
|
1981 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album One on One with the American rock band Cheap Trick (certified gold by RIAA) |
$500,000 |
|
1979 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album All Shook Up with the American rock band Cheap Trick (certified gold by RIAA and Music Canada) |
$550,000 |
|
1978 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the live album Cheap Trick at Budokan with the American rock band Cheap Trick (certified 3x platinum by RIAA) |
$3,000,000 |
|
1978 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Dream Police with the American rock band Cheap Trick (certified 3x platinum by Music Canada and platinum by RIAA) |
$1,300,000 |
|
1977 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Heaven Tonight with the American rock band Cheap Trick (certified platinum by RIAA and Music Canada) |
$1,100,000 |