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Best known for being the drummer of a famous rock band Guns n Roses, Matt Sorum has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He earned his net worth because of his long active years in the music industry. Because of his charisma and amazing talent, Sorum reached a level of popularity noteworthy of band members. In addition to drumming and songwriting, Sorum is also an endorser of various drum products.
During his childhood, Sorum had special interest for musical instruments especially the drum. He replaced Guns n Roses original drummer after Slash discovered him while performing with his rock band The Cult. His strong drumming skill is distinct on albums including The Spaghetti Incident. He toured the world for concerts and live performances. In 2002, Sorum joined Velvet Revolver along with Slash. The band is still actively making music as of this writing. In 2004, Sorum released his first ever album entitled Hollywood Zen.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
---|---|---|---|
2013 |
Earning Turned Donation |
Money raised through the organization Adopt the Arts that was appropriated to select schools within the L.A. Unified School District and in Pakistan |
$275,000 |
2010 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the album The Sellout with American R&B-soul singer–songwriter Macy Gray (approximately 11 thousand copies sold) |
$14,300 |
2007 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the album Libertad with the American hard rock band Velvet Revolver (approximately 222 thousand copies sold) |
$288,600 |
2006 |
Asset |
Purchase value of Matt Sorum's 3-bed, 2.5-bath and 2,395-square-foot-home in West Hollywood, California |
$2,580,000 |
2004 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the album Contraband with the American hard rock band Velvet Revolver (approximately 3,235,000 copies sold) |
$4,210,000 |
2004 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the compilation album Greatest Hits with the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses (approximately 13.61 million copies sold) |
$17,690,000 |
1999 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the double live album Live Era '87–'93 with the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses (approximately 2.73 million copies sold) |
$3,550,000 |
1993 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the album "The Spaghetti Incident?" with the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses (approximately 6.1 million copies sold) |
$7,930,000 |
1993 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the album Believe in Me with American bass guitarist, singer, songwriter and author Duff McKagan (approxximately 100 thousand copies sold) |
$130,000 |
1992 |
Others |
Sales of the video Use Your Illusion World Tour - 1992 in Tokyo II with the American rock band Guns N' Roses (approximately 50 thousand copies sold) |
$65,000 |
1992 |
Others |
Sales of the video Use Your Illusion World Tour - 1992 in Tokyo I with the American rock band Guns N' Roses (approximately 50 thousand copies sold) |
$65,000 |
1991 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the album Use Your Illusion II with the American rock band Guns N' Roses (approximately 18.8 million copies sold) |
$24,440,000 |
1991 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the album Use Your Illusion I with the American rock band Guns N' Roses (approximately 11,519,262 copies sold) |
$14,980,000 |
1988 |
Record Sales |
Record sales of the EP Live From The Jungle with the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses (approximately 40 thousand copies sold) |
$52,000 |