What is Edie Brickell's net worth?
Edie Brickell, an American singer/songwriter, has amassed a net worth of $50 million. She gained fame as the lead vocalist and guitarist for Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, a popular alternative rock jam band. The group released the hit album "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars" in 1988. Edie has also had a successful career as a solo artist and collaborated on numerous musical projects with Steve Martin.
Early Life and Education
Born on March 10, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, Edie Brickell is the daughter of Paul and Larry Jean. She has an older sister, Laura. Edie's love for performing arts led her to attend Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Later, she enrolled at Southern Methodist University but did not complete her degree.
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
In 1985, Edie joined her friends in the local folk rock group New Bohemians as the lead singer. The band, now known as Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, signed a record deal and released their debut album, "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars," in 1988. The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number four on the Billboard 200 and spawning the hit single "What I Am," which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1990, the band released "Ghost of a Dog," which did not match the success of its predecessor. Following the promotional tour, the band went on an indefinite hiatus.
Despite the hiatus, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians performed sporadically and released "Stranger Things" in 2006, their first album in 16 years. They continued their comeback with the albums "Rocket" in 2018 and "Hunter and the Dog Star" in 2021.
Solo Career
Edie embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut album, "Picture Perfect Morning," in 1994. The album reached number 68 on the Billboard 200 and featured the single "Good Times." In 2003, she released her second solo album, "Volcano," which peaked at number 188 on the Billboard 200. Her third solo album was released in 2011.
Edie also contributed vocals to soundtracks for the films "Born on the Fourth of July" and "Flashback," performing covers of Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" and Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side," respectively.
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The Gaddabouts
In 2010, Edie co-founded the band The Gaddabouts. As the lead singer and guitarist, she was joined by Steve Gadd (drums), Pino Palladino (bass), and Andy Fairweather Low (guitar). Their self-titled debut album was released in 2011, followed by "Look Out Now!" in 2012.
Collaborations with Steve Martin
Edie has enjoyed a successful partnership with actor and musician Steve Martin. In 2013, they released the bluegrass album "Love Has Come for You," featuring contributions from Esperanza Spalding, Sara Watkins, Waddy Wachtel, and Nicky Sanders. The album debuted at number 21 on the Billboard 200 and number two on the Folk Albums chart. Edie and Steve toured North America with the Steep Canyon Rangers to promote the album. They released a second album, "So Familiar," in 2015.
Inspired by their album, Edie and Steve co-wrote the stage musical "Bright Star," which premiered on Broadway in 2016, receiving five Tony Award nominations. They also appeared in the 2017 documentary "The American Epic Sessions."
Personal Life
Edie married fellow musician Paul Simon in 1992. The couple met in 1988 when she was performing on "Saturday Night Live" with New Bohemians. They have three children: Adrian, Lulu, and Gabriel.
Their relationship has had its ups and downs. In 2014, both were arrested following a minor domestic altercation. Edie admitted to instigating the argument, but neither pressed charges. They remain committed to each other.
Real Estate
In 2012, Edie and Paul purchased a 32-acre property in New Canaan, Connecticut, for $16 million. They listed it for $14 million in 2019 and sold it in 2022 for $10.8 million. They also own a duplex on the Upper West Side of New York City, with neighbors like Lorne Michaels and Robert De Niro. Additionally, they own a 30-acre oceanfront estate in Montauk and a 10-acre ranch in Allen, Texas.
