Tommy Lee's net worth

Tommy Lee's net worth is estimated at approximately $70 million.

How did Tommy Lee build his net worth?

Tommy Lee made his fortune as the drummer and founding member of the legendary heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.

During his music career Lee has released three solo studio albums, eight albums with “Motley Crue,” and made 14 guest appearances on high-profile musician’s albums such as Rob Zombie, CeeLo Green, Stuart Hamm, and Courtney Love. He also founded his rap metal band “Methods of Mayhem” and has pursued solo musical projects.

According to The Richest, Lee’s paychecks with the band began with their 1981 debut album, “Too Fast For Love,” which had an estimated $1 million in record sales. Two years later, the group’s sophomore album earned Lee an eye-popping $4,335,000 and was certified 4x platinum.

Following their breakthrough record, Lee went on to earn millions more, including an estimated $4.3 million for “Theatre of Pain,” $4.2 million for “Girls, Girls, Girls,” and a stunning $6.4 million went into his pocket from the album “Dr. Feelgood.” In addition, the compilations and live album releases, such as the 1998 Greatest Hits record, earned Lee another $500,000.

In 2004, Lee reunited with the original Mötley Crüe line-up to release the double-disc anthology album “Red, White & Crüe,” which went quadruple-platinum and launched a monumental reunion tour to support it. The band finished the year at #8 on the Top Concert Money Earners list. According to Billboard Boxscore, it played 81 shows and grossed $33 million.

Lee has had an intermittent love affair with TV productions, and in 2004, he starred in a reality show on NBC titled “Tommy Lee Goes to College.” Lee was also one of the producers of the show. In 2008, Lee filmed another reality TV show with rapper Ludacris for Planet Green titled “Battleground Earth.” In 2019, he guest-starred in one episode of the 7th series of “The Goldbergs” as Professor Lee.

Tommy Lee toured in 2007 as an electronic dance music DJ with his own rap-metal band “Methods of Mayhem.” The tour clocked up over 60 club dates in North America. The band clocked up two albums, the last in 2014.

How has Tommy Lee spent his wealth?

The drummer’s divorce from Pamela Anderson, his famous wife, and the multi-million dollar lawsuit over their infamous sex tape took a reportedly heavy financial toll on him throughout the years, although the battles were never monetized.

Tommy Lee has an incredible car collection that boasts three Rolls-Royce Ghosts and two Rolls-Royce Wraiths at an average cost of $300k, three Ferraris worth roughly $750 000 combined, a $40k custom Chevy Impala, an Audi R8, a Mercedes Maybach, and an electric Fisker Karma worth $110 000.

The Mötley Crüe rocker bought his six-bedroom, eight-bathroom, nearly 10,000-square-foot California home for $8.5 million in the late 2000s. The incredibly luxurious home is currently on the market for $4.6 million.

FAQs

How rich is Tommy Lee?

He is reportedly rich to the tune of $80 million.

Was Tommy Lee born rich?

No, the son of an army sergeant and a Greek-born mother, he had a middle-class upbringing.

Is Tommy Lee richer than Pamela Anderson?

Yes. Tommy Lee's net worth is estimated to be higher than Pamela Anderson's.