Jim Morrison is a poet and singer-songwriter best recognized as the lead singer of The Doors, a Los Angeles-based rock band who has an estimated net worth of $15 million.
Also known as Mr. Mojo Risin’ and The Lizard King, James Douglas Morrison was born on December 8, 1943 in Melbourne, Florida. He died on July 3, 1971 in Paris, France at age 27. At a very young age, Morrison had developed a dependency on alcohol. Until today, the exact cause of his death is not yet determined due to the absence of an autopsy. Some alleged that his death was triggered by heroine overdose. Nonetheless, he is still considered by many fans and critics as one of the most charismatic, heroic and pioneering personalities in the history of rock music.
In fact, he was inducted into the list “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone. He also made it to #22 on the list of “50 Greatest Singers In Rock” by Classic Rock Magazine.
Earnings & Financial Data
|
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2014 |
Sale of Asset |
Market value of Morisson’s Norton Ave. apartment which is currently up for sale. |
$3,000,000 |
|
2009 |
Sale of Asset |
Market value of his former house at Laurel Canyon upon sale. |
$1,190,000 |
|
1970 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, L.A. Woman (2 million copies-US). |
$3,000,000 |
|
1969 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, Morrison Hotel (1 million copies-US). |
$1,500,000 |
|
1968 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, The Soft Parade (1 million copies-US). |
$1,500,000 |
|
1967 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, Waiting for the Sun (1 million copies-US). |
$1,500,000 |
|
1966 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, Strange Days (100 thousand copies-UK) |
$150,000 |
|
1966 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, Strange Days (1 million copies-US) |
$1,500,000 |
|
1965 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, The Doors (320 thousand copies-Canada) |
$480,000 |
|
1965 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, The Doors (20 thousand copies-Spain) |
$30,000 |
|
1965 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, The Doors (400 thousand copies-France) |
$600,000 |
|
1965 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, The Doors (40 thousand copies-Sweden) |
$60,000 |
|
1965 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, The Doors (4 million copies-US) |
$6,000,000 |
|
1965 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, The Doors (20 thousand copies-Argentina) |
$30,000 |
|
1965 |
Record Sales |
Estimated record sales from the album, The Doors (600 thousand copies-UK) |
$900,000 |