American guitarist, best known for his work with the rock band Styx, Tommy Shaw, has an estimated net worth of $15 million. Born on September 11, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama, Shaw’s interest in music began at a young age and he spent years playing in local bands. He was still living in Montgomery when he was offered an audition to replace departed guitarist John Curulewski for the group’s tour to support 1975’s Equinox. By the time Styx released their next record, Crystal Ball, Shaw was not only a full-time member, he had written the album’s title track. From 1976 through 1983, Styx were one of the most successful rock bands in America.
Earnings & Financial Data
|
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2014 |
Sale of Asset |
Market value of his Hollywood Hills home upon sale. |
$2,100,000 |
|
1996 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the live album Return to Paradise with the band Styx (certified gold by RIAA) |
$50,000 |
|
1994 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the compilation album Styx Greatest Hits with the band Styx (certified 2x platinum by RIAA) |
$2,000,000 |
|
1989 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Edge of the Century with the band Styx (certified gold by RIAA) |
$500,000 |
|
1986 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the compilation album Styx Classics Volume 15 with the band Styx (certified gold by RIAA) |
$500,000 |
|
1982 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Kilroy Was Here with the band Styx (certified platinum by RIAA and Music Canada) |
$1,100,000 |
|
1980 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Paradise Theater with the band Styx (certified 3x platinum by RIAA, platinum by Music Canada and silver by BPI) |
$3,160,000 |
|
1978 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Cornerstone with the band Styx (certified 2x platinum by RIAA, platinum by Music Canada and gold by BVMI) |
$2,350,000 |
|
1977 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Pieces of Eight with the band Styx (certified 3x platinum by RIAA and platinum by Music Canada) |
$3,100,000 |
|
1976 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the compilation album Best of Styx with the band Styx (certified platinum by Music Canada and gold by RIAA) |
$600,000 |
|
1976 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album The Grand Illusion with the band Styx (certified 3x platinum by RIAA and platinum by Music Canada) |
$3,100,000 |
|
1975 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Crystal Ball with the band Styx (certified gold by RIAA and Music Canada) |
$550,000 |
|
1974 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Equinox with the band Styx (certified platinum by Music Canada and gold by RIAA) |
$600,000 |
|
1972 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album The Serpent Is Rising with the band Styx (100,000 copies sold) |
$100,000 |
|
1972 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Styx II with the band Styx (certified gold by RIAA) |
$500,000 |