What is Brad Wilk’s net worth?
Brad Wilk: A Drummer with a $20 Million Net Worth
Brad Wilk is a well-known American musician and drummer with a net worth of $20 million. He gained fame as the drummer for the bands Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, and Prophets of Rage.
Rage Against the Machine, formed in Los Angeles in 1991, has sold over 20 million records worldwide. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1992, became 3x Platinum in the United States, while their second album “Evil Empire” reached #1 in the US, France, and Sweden. The band’s 1999 album “The Battle of Los Angeles” also reached #1 in the US, Canada, and New Zealand. Their fourth album “Renegades” was released in 2000. The band’s most famous single is “Bulls on Parade”.
Audioslave, formed in 2001, was essentially Rage with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on vocals. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2002 and was 3x Platinum in the US. Audioslave also had success with their second and third albums.
Background of Brad Wilk
Brad Wilk was born on September 5, 1968, in Portland, Oregon. He grew up in Chicago before settling in Southern California. He started playing the drums at 13 and was a fan of Van Halen. His influences include John Bonham, Keith Moon, and Elvin Jones. Wilk began his career as a drummer in 1990 with the band Greta.
Rage Against the Machine’s Career
Brad Wilk co-founded Rage Against the Machine in Los Angeles, California, along with Tom Morello and Zack de la Rocha in 1991. They sold 20 million records worldwide, released five albums, and went on hiatus twice. Their self-titled debut album went 3x Platinum in the US, and their 1999 release “The Battle of Los Angeles” reached #1 in the US, Canada, and New Zealand. After being nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame four times, the band announced their reunion in 2019 after an eight-year hiatus.
Audioslave: Wilk’s Success Story
Brad Wilk was a part of the super group Audioslave, formed in 2001 as a combination of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on vocals. The self-titled debut album released in 2002 went 3x Platinum in the US, followed by successful second and third albums “Out of Exile” and “Revelations.” However, the group disbanded in 2007.
Brad Wilk’s Musical Career
Brad Wilk was a drummer for the band Prophets of Rage from 2016 until 2019, alongside Tom Morello. He also played on the Black Sabbath album “13.” Prior to this, he briefly played with Pearl Jam after the release of their debut album “Ten.”
Wilk has made several notable appearances, including sitting in with The 8G Band on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and playing for Juliette Lewis on several shows and tours.
Marriage, Divorce, and Income
Brad Wilk married fellow musician Selene Vigil in 2005, but she filed for divorce in 2013. They officially separated in 2016. According to their divorce filings, Brad earned $2.2 million in 2017.
Diabetes Advocacy
Brad Wilk was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1997 and has been an active advocate for diabetes awareness. He has donated approximately $12,000 to the Orange County chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Real Estate Transactions of Brad Wilk
In 2005, Brad Wilk and Selene purchased a 6,000 square-foot house in Santa Monica for $3.5 million. In October 2020, Brad listed the same house for sale at $6.5 million and eventually sold it for $6.2 million in early 2021.
Later in December 2021, Brad made another real estate move by buying a new house located just a few blocks away from his previous Santa Monica home, for $5.4 million.
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