Celebrated Name: | Aaron Neville |
Real Name/Full Name: | Aaron Joseph Neville |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 83 years old |
Birth Date: | 24th January 1941 |
Birth Place: | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 1.8m |
Weight: | 82kgs |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Married |
Wife/Spouse (Name): | Joel Roux ( m. 1959 died 2007) Sarah A. Friedman |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
Is Aaron Neville Gay?: | No |
Profession: | Musician |
Salary: | N/A |
Net Worth in 2024: | $10 million |
Last Updated: | October 2024 |
The music industry has been one of the most influential sectors in the entire world. Most musicians have gone to become one of the most influential people in the world. The entire industry has gone to employ millions of people on the whole. One of those influential figures in the music industry is Aaron Neville, who has been in this sector for more than six decades now. Aaron comes from a family of musicians with all his three brothers being in the music career. He released his first single in 1960 at the age of 19. Since then, he has released numerous albums, which in return, has sold millions of units worldwide.
Maybe you know about Aaron Neville very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Aaron Neville’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life & Biography
Aaron Joseph Neville was born on 24th January 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana as the third born son to his parents, who were Arthur Neville Sr and Amelia. He grew up in New Orleans with his three brothers Art Neville, Charles, and Cyril Neville. Aaron got an interest in music while still young, which was influenced by his two elder brothers who were in music. He is a mixed African-American Caucasian with Native American heritage. He tattooed is the face when he was young, an exercise that got him into trouble with his father.
Personal Life
Aaron was born as the third of four brothers, and since his birth has been living in Louisiana where he also started his music career. At the age of 16, he got a facia tattoo, something his father didn’t like. He forced him to remove it by scrubbing with octagon soap and brillo pads. This exercise saw his facial skin coming off, but the tattoo didn’t. In 1995, he freshened up the tattoo when doing his album, The Tattooed.
In 1960, he joined his brothers and formed The Neville Brothers band but later left with Cyril, his brother, to form another band. In 2008 he met Sarah A. Friedman, a photographer who had been hired by people magazine to take Neville Brother’s portrait. They got into a romantic relationship and married on 13th November 2010. Aaron’s sons Ivan and Jason followed in their footsteps in becoming musicians. Faith wise, Aaron is a catholic of St. Jude devotion. He credits his success and survival to his faith and wears in his left ear a St. Jude ring.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 24th January 1941, Aaron Neville is 83 years old as of today’s date 30th October 2024. His height is 1.8m tall, and his weight is 82 kg.
Career
Aaron released his first single in1960 though his first hit single came in 1966 when he released Tell-it Like it is. The song was a major hit and topped the R&B chart for a record five weeks. His first solo album came years later when he released Since the Late 60s album in 1986.
In 1993, he released The Grand Tour, a country album that became a major hit. His second country album came a year later when he did Rhythm, Country, and Blues album, which was a rendition of classic R&B and country songs. His rendition of I Fall to Pieces classic, which he did in collaboration with country artist Trisha Yearwood won him his first Grammy Award.
Awards & Achievements
His music has topped R&B Billboard charts with his hit song hitting position two on the hot 100. The single was later sold more than a million copies becoming Gold certified. His single The Grand Tour got him a Grammy Award nomination in Best Male Country-Vocal Performance category. This was the beginning of his success with country music as his second album won him a Grammy Award after his collaboration with Trisha Yearwood won him Best Country Collaboration.
Net Worth & Salary of Aaron Neville in 2024
Aaron Neville has been in the music industry for more than six decades. All his fortune has come from his music career with his music selling worldwide. His 1989 album sold more than one million copies alone. Altogether, his albums have sold millions of copies worldwide, making him a fortune. As of October 2024, he is estimated to have a net worth of $10 million.
Aaron had lived his life to the fullest and accomplished most of the things he dreamed of when he was a kid. With all these successes and fame, he has never gone astray from his Christian faith as he credits everything he has to his faith, something he tried impacting his children. With his guidance, his two sons are both in a music career and doing well all by themselves.
HE HA ENDURED A LOT BUT JESUS PULLED HIM THRU GREAT MAN KEEP SINGING WE LOVE YOU
He is one of the greatest voices of all time. Would love to still see him in concert and sing Try (A Little Harder) one time. Would pay thousands to see. Love him.