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This form of rock music originated in the mid-1970s. The new type of fast pacing but hardcore tunes struck a chord with the younger generation. Nobody had any way of knowing if this kind of music would survive the test of time or be a short-lived experience. In the 21st century, the kind of popularity that this genre basks shows that this music style is here to stay. Moreover, it has produced legendary musicians over the years. Some of them have accumulated immense wealth, and here are some of the wealthiest punk rockers globally.
Hayley Williams
Hayley Nichole Williams has been known for being a business person, musician, and songwriter. But she is most famously known for her association with the rock band Paramore, where she is a keyboardist for the band.
Hayley has been in control and regulation of most of the band's financial aspects, which explains why she is a successful millionaire. Williams' net worth is estimated to be $8 million.
Pete Wentz
Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III has been associated with more than one rock band in his music career. Previously he was the lead singer of a metalcore band, Arma Angelus. In 2001, he became the lead bassist and songwriter for another American rock band called Fall Out Boy.
Peter is not only one of the wealthiest Punk Rockers but also the coolest. He owns nightclubs, releases his books, runs DCD2 records, and is even reported to have a TV production company. Wentz is worth over $10 million.
Henry Rollins
One of the reasons for The Black Flag to be super popular was Rollins. Henry Lawrence Garfield, who used Rollins as his stage name, is a musician, comedian, and activist.
Besides being the founder of the record label and publishing house called 2.13.61, Rollins is also behind the success of the solo project Rollins Band. He has an impressive net worth of about $12 million.
Tim Armstrong
Timothy Ross Armstrong’s success in music can already be measured by the Grammy that he bagged. However, there is more to him that adds to his successful career, and he is also a record producer, filmmaker, songwriter, actor, and music video director.
Nevertheless, Tim is most famous for being a part of the punk rock band called Rancid and another hip-hop punk band called The Transplants. In addition to all of his accomplishments in life, he formed his record label called Hellcat Records in collaboration with Brett Gurewitz.
John Lydon
Punk rockers have certain mannerisms that give them away, and Lydon is the perfect example. John Joseph Lydon chose his stage name as Johnny Rotten. He is particularly memorable as a punk rockstar when he was heading The Sex Pistols with all the hardcore get-up. John also became the lead crooner of another post-punk band Public Image Ltd or PiL. Presently his net worth is an extravagant $15 million.
Davey Havok
David is a rock musician who is better known by his professional name Davey Havok. He is the lead vocalist at punk rock bands like AFI, XTRMST, and synthpop band Blaqk Audio.
Davey's contribution to punk rock is noteworthy because he is also an advocate of the straight-edge lifestyle and believes in doing away with punk rock subcultures like alcoholism. Havok can be considered as one of the wealthiest punk rockers with a net worth of $20 million.
Ian Mackaye
Although Ian Mackaye has contributed to punk rock, he is most remembered as the lead vocalist for Minor Threat. He is also known for being the lead guitarist and singer of another band called Fugazi.
Mackaye has grown a fortune over the years, and his net worth sums up to approximately $25 million. A considerable chunk of it might have been made with his record label Dischord Records, a DIY label.
Billie Joe Armstrong
Billie Joe Armstrong is the third on this list of the wealthiest punk rockers, but Green Day fans would agree that he is the most popular. American Idiot is one of the many hit singles that sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
Although it started as a rock opera, it won the Tony Award as a Broadway musical. It does not come as a surprise that Billie is worth over $55 million. With his wife, Adrienne Armstrong, he also owns and runs Adeline Records.
Dexter Holland
Bryan Keith "Dexter" Holland is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of The Offspring's rock band. One particular album called Smash by his band became viral and eventually gained more popularity than the other works as it sold over 8 million copies.
Dexter is the second richest punk rocker with a net worth of $65 million. He is also an all-rounder with his entrepreneurship in a hot sauce brand called Gringo Bandito.
Travis Barker
Travis Barker is worth over $85 million and can be considered the richest punk rocker worldwide. His jaw-dropping net worth is proof of the fact that he is the most accomplished member of Blink-182.
This rock band was once a big deal, but Travis has managed to maintain a prosperous career in music even after its breakup. He is the one who started The Transplants with Tim Armstrong.
When one looks at the legends, one knows why punk rock will never fall out of fashion. Even in this one genre, such evolution has been made possible because of the rising stars. Such an exciting time for punk rock fans.
Source: Music Times, The Richest, PopBuzz, Dying Scene