As one of the most talked-about figures, Tom DeLonge has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.
What Is Tom DeLonge's Net Worth?
Tom DeLonge is an American musician, record producer, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $70 million. Tom DeLonge is best known for being the co-lead guitarist, vocalist, and founder of Blink-182, although he has since formed the band Angels & Airwaves. Known for his nasal singing voice, Tom experienced massive success with Blink-182 during the late 1990s and early 2000s but was eventually fired from the group after internal tensions rose. Outside of music, DeLonge is an accomplished entrepreneur who has started a range of clothing companies. In addition, Tom is a notable filmmaker and UFO researcher.
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Early Life
Tom DeLonge was born on December 13, 1975, in Poway, California. Tom was raised in a middle-class household. His father was an oil company exec, and his mother was a mortgage broker. One of his first experiences with music was during a church camp when he played the guitar for the first time. He then received an acoustic guitar from a few friends at school one Christmas and started composing original songs for his two siblings.
During this period, Tom became an avid skateboarder and started listening to punk music. Although he was constantly trying to start a band during his youth, he also spent most of his free time skateboarding. During his last year of high school, Tom's parents divorced, and he moved out not long afterward.
Career
Tom first started Blink-182 when he was 17 and still in high school. DrummerScott Raynorand bassistMark Hoppusstarted to jam and write music with DeLonge. In 1994, they recorded a demo cassette entitled "Buddha," which raised the band's credibility in the local scene. They were eventually signed by Cargo Records and released their debut album, "Cheshire Cat," in 1995. The album fell on deaf ears, but critics later discovered its merits.
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Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.