What Is John Taylor's Net Worth?
John Taylor is an English musician and bass guitarist who has a net worth of $40 million. John Taylor is best known for being one of the founding members of the New Wave band Duran Duran. He left the group to pursue other musical ventures in 1997 but rejoined in 2001 and has been with them ever since. The recipient of the 2021 "Bass Player" magazine Lifetime Achievement Award, he was also a member of the bands The Power Station and Neurotic Outsiders and has appeared in film and on television.
Early Years
Nigel John Taylor was born on June 20, 1950, in Solihull, Warwickshire, England. He attended Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School and Abbey High School. While attending the School of Foundation Studies & Experimental Workshop at Birmingham Polytechnic in 1978, he founded Duran Duran with classmates Nick Rhodes and Stephen Duffy. They released their first album, which was self-titled, in 1981. John decided to drop his first name and adopt the "New Romantic" style – a London nightclub underground movement in which men dressed in feminine clothing and wore make-up.
Forming Duran Duran
In 1984, John joined up with Tony Thompson, Robert Palmer, and fellow Duran Duran member Andy Taylor to form the British rock and pop group The Power Station as a side project to Duran Duran. The Power Station released one self-titled album, which featured a cover version of the song "Bang a Gong (Get It On)," originally recorded by English rock band T. Rex. That same year, John released his first solo song, "I Do What I Do," which appeared in the Kim Basinger movie "9 ½ Weeks."
Other Musical Ventures
In 1985, John recorded the theme song for the James Bond film "A View to a Kill." The following year, while John Taylor and Andy Taylor were busy with other projects, Duran Duran released the album "Notorious" and went on tour with their new guitarist, Warren Cuccurullo.
The British-American rock group Neurotic Outsiders was founded in 1995 by John Taylor, Steve Jones, Matt Sorum, and Duff McKagan. Two years later, John left Duran Duran to concentrate on his other musical commitments. In 1997, he put together the band "John Taylor Terroristen" with Gerry Laffy, Michael Railton, Tio Banks, Larry Aberman, and John Amato, and they released the live EP "5.30.98."
Between 1997 and 2001, when he rejoined Duran Duran, Taylor recorded a dozen solo releases through his private record label B5 Records.
In 2001, after reuniting with Duran Duran for a musical tour, John rejoined the band with all of its original members.
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Albums with Duran Duran
Taylor released the following albums as a member of Duran Duran: "Duran Duran" (1981), "Rio" (1982), "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" (1983), "Notorious" (1986), "Big Thing" (1988), "Liberty" (1990), "The Wedding Album" (1993), "Thank You" (1995), which reached #19 on the US "Billboard" 200, "Medazzaland" (1997), which reached #58 on the US "Billboard" 200, "Astronaut" (2004), "Reportage" (2006), "Red Carpet Massacre" (2007), "All You Need Is Now" (2010), "Paper Gods" (2015), "Future Past" (2021), and "Danse Macabre" (2023).
Albums with The Power Station
John released one album as a member of The Power Station: 1985's "The Power Station."
Albums with Neurotic Outsiders
Taylor released one album as a member of Neurotic Outsiders: 1996's "Neurotic Outsiders."
Studio Albums
John Taylor released six studio albums: "Feelings Are Good and Other Lies" (1997), "Resume" (1999), "Meltdown" (1999), "The Japan Album" (1999), "Techno For Two" (2001), and "MetaFour" (2002).
Additional Albums
John Taylor released the live album "Live Cuts" (2000), the compilation albums "Only After Dark" (2006), the boxed set "Retreat into Art" (2001), and the extended play albums "Autodidact" (1997), "The Japan EP" (2000), and "Terroristen: Live at the Roxy" (2001).
Television
Taylor made guest appearances on "Miami Vice" in 1985 and "Politically Incorrect" in 2000. He also played the Ghost of Christmas Present in the 2000 television Christmas musical film "A Diva's Christmas" and appeared on "That '80s Show." In 2001, he was a panelist on the British game show "Never Mind the Buzzcocks."
Film
John had a lead role in the film "Sugar Town" in 1998.
He made a cameo appearance in the American romantic comedy "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" in 2000 and appeared in the film "Four Dogs Playing Poker."
In 2001, he appeared in the films "Strange Frequency" and "Vegas: City of Dreams."
Additional Projects
In 2010, Taylor played bass on the track "Tigress Ritual" on the debut album of Swahili Blonde, an experimental music project formed in Los Angeles.
In 2012, John released his autobiography "In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death & Duran Duran."
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Accolades
In 2013, Taylor was awarded the "Experience, Strength and Hope Award" by the Writers in Treatment organization. That same year, he placed 29th in MusicRadar's greatest bassist poll.
Personal Life
On December 24, 1991, John married British actress Amanda de Cadenet. In 1995, they relocated from England to Los Angeles so that she could further her acting career. They had a daughter, Atlanta, born in 1992, before separating in 1995.
In 1994, Taylor sought treatment for substance abuse and gained sobriety.
On March 27, 1999, he married actress and fashion designer Gela Nash, the founder of the American clothing company Juicy Couture.
In 2013, John became an American citizen.
Real Estate
In October 1999, John paid $2 million for a mansion in Los Angeles. He listed this home for sale in May 2024 for just under $13 million.
