What is Bobby Blitz's Net Worth?
Bobby Blitz Ellsworth, an iconic figure in thrash metal, boasts a net worth of $1.5 million. Famous for being the lead vocalist of Overkill, his contributions to music have been extraordinary.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born Robert Ellsworth in May 1959, in New Jersey, Bobby started his musical journey playing bass guitar. However, his powerful vocals became the hallmark of Overkill, a band he co-founded in 1980. Their debut studio album, Feel the Fire, launched in 1985, marked the beginning of their rise in the heavy metal scene.
Key Albums and Success
Over the years, Overkill released numerous albums, but their major breakthrough came in 2014 with White Devil Armory. The album not only climbed to #31 on the Billboard 200 chart but also reached impressive positions in Hungary and Finland, standing at #28 in both countries.
Continuing their momentum, Overkill's 2017 album The Grinding Wheel peaked at #10 in Germany. Building on their success, The Wings of War in 2019 soared to #5 in Germany and #13 in Switzerland, solidifying their presence in the global metal scene.
Personal Life
Aside from his musical ventures, Bobby Blitz and his wife embark on a sweet undertaking of their own, owning a charming chocolate shop in Nyack, New York.
