Rockstars and luxury are synonymous with each other. When record-breaking musicians and their band tour worldwide, perform at the biggest venues and release new music, their popularity grows through sales. The greatest rockstars of all time have spent decades with their bands creating music, rehearsing, and recording. As these artists are ever-popular, they have amassed millions of dollars to live their life in the lap of luxury. Artists love to spend their fortune buying cozy homes that offer them privacy at their favorite spots. These homes are worth millions of dollars and come with a myriad of luxuries.
From lead singers in bands such as Ozzy Osbourne and Mick Jagger to solo singers like Elton John and Phil Collins, these rockstars love to spend their time off relaxing in the luxury of their homes. Let’s take a look inside the fancy homes of the greatest rockstars of all time.
Paul McCartney
Starting the list with the member of the greatest band that ever performed The Beatles, Paul McCartney has become a living legend as he remains only one of the two surviving members of the band. The singer has amassed a whopping $1.2 billion fortune, and he owns several properties, including a $23 million Home in St. John Wood’s, London, and a $15.5 million Manhattan triplex. His London Home features a recording studio with a piano painted in a kaleidoscope pattern and multiple cozy bedrooms. As mentioned by Elle Decor, his New York three-floor home has five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, and double-height ceilings.
Jon Bon Jovi
The founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi, has garnered a $410 million net worth over the years. The singer loves to dabble in real estate and sold one of his oceanfront properties for $20 million and bought a lavish property for $43 million right down the corner from his old one. The oceanfront Palm Beach home has seven bedrooms and 12 bedrooms on the 10,232 sq. ft. estate. Designed by architect Thomas Kirchhoff, the home features high-end finishes, marble and hardwood floors. The entire property offers scenic views of the ocean and beach.
Elton John
One of the best-selling artists of all time, Elton John, has become iconic for his contribution to the music industry. With a $500 million net worth, the singer likes to expand his real estate profile. He currently owns six properties in 6 locations: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Atlanta, Old Windsor, Venice, and Nice. The singer’s primary residence is in Los Angeles, where he lives with his husband David Furnish and their sons. He purchased the home in 2012 for $7.2 million, as noted by Hello. The 5,000 sq. ft. 1996 contemporary single-story home has an open floor living plan. One of the home's most unique features is the astounding art collection displayed at his residence. From photographs by David LaChapelle to Tracey Emin’s artwork and paintings by Keith Haring, his collection is one of a kind.
Ozzy Osbourne
The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of the metal rock band Black Sabbath. The English singer has amassed a $220 million net worth. Once his children moved out of the home, Ozzy and his wife Sharon purchased a beautiful property in Hidden Hills, California, in 2013, as stated by Architectural Digest. With a price tag of $12 million, the Spanish colonial home features eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms with ornate walls that make the house striking.
Phil Collins
Drummer and singer Phil Collins is best known for his solo career and as a member of Genesis's rock band. Collins is only the third artist after Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney to have sold 100 million copies both as a band member and a solo artist. Being an icon in the music industry, Collins has amassed a $300 million net worth. He spent a chunk of his earnings buying a waterfront Spanish-style mansion on Miami Beach for $33 million in 2015. The home previously belonged to Jennifer Lopez and featured six bedrooms and nine bathrooms on a 1.2-acre property.
Mick Jagger
The lead vocalist and founding member of the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, has amassed a whopping $350 million net worth during his successful career. One of his recent purchases was a $2 million home in Florida that he shares with his longtime girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick. Purchased in 2020, the 5,700 sq. ft. property features four bedrooms and six bathrooms. As mentioned by NY Post, the gated community on Lakewood Ranch has floor-to-ceiling windows, a gourmet kitchen, a master bedroom, an ensuite terrace with fireplace, an outdoor sitting area, and a swimming pool with a spa tub.
While these rockstars have carried a hardcore, dark persona during their days of constant touring, their homes are shockingly traditional, offering calm and formal structures. Their real estate portfolio is filled with lavish estates that offer utmost privacy. These luxury homes are proof that even rockstars deserve a break sometimes.
Sources: Elle Decor, Hello, Architectural Digest, NY Post