What Is Gregg Alexander's Net Worth?
Gregg Alexander is an American singer, songwriter, and producer with a net worth of $8 million. He is well-known as the frontman of New Radicals. Their 1998 album "Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too" featured hit singles like "You Get What You Give" and "Someday We'll Know." The former reached #1 in Canada and New Zealand and was highly ranked on various "greatest" lists, including VH1's "40 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '90s" and Rolling Stone's "50 Best Songs of the Nineties." As a solo artist, Gregg released "Michigan Rain" (1989) and "Intoxifornication" (1992). He also co-wrote the Grammy-winning song "The Game of Love" for Santana and penned tracks for the film "Begin Again," including the Academy Award-nominated "Lost Stars."
Early Life
Gregg Alexander was born Gregory Aiuto on May 4, 1970, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He was raised in a conservative Jehovah's Witness family with two siblings, Caroline and Stephen. At age 12, Gregg received his first guitar and taught himself multiple instruments. By 14, he joined a band called The Circus with his brother and friends. At 16, he secured a record contract with A&M Records through record producer Jimmy Iovine and released his debut album "Michigan Rain" at 19. In 1992, he signed with Epic Records and released "Intoxifornication." Gregg also spent time busking in Central Park and Tompkins Square Park during the mid-1990s.
New Radicals
In 1997, Gregg formed the alternative rock band New Radicals. Their debut album, "Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too," was released on October 20, 1998, and achieved Platinum certification in the U.S. and Gold in Canada and the U.K. The lead single, "You Get What You Give," saw massive success. Shortly after the release of their second single, "Someday We'll Know," Gregg disbanded the group to focus on production work.
Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, used "You Get What You Give" as his walk-on music during the 2020 Presidential campaign. The song also held sentimental value to President Joe Biden’s late son Beau. The New Radicals reunited for President Biden's inauguration in 2021, performing the song at the virtual "Parade Across America." Gregg said the reunion was to bring hope and light during dark times, resonating with the song's uplifting message.
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After Disbanding
Following the dissolution of New Radicals, Gregg turned to writing and producing for artists such as Enrique Iglesias, Rod Stewart, Geri Halliwell, Hanson, and S Club 7. One of his most notable achievements was co-writing the Grammy-winning song "The Game of Love" by Santana featuring Michelle Branch. He also co-wrote and co-produced songs for the film "Begin Again," including "Lost Stars," which garnered an Academy Award nomination.
In 2014, Gregg explained to "The Hollywood Reporter" why he disbanded New Radicals, stating:
"Touring was fun. Playing live was exciting. I just wish there would have been an off-button. If modern pop-culture focused solely on the work, performing, and creating euphoria for fans, it would be the greatest job on the planet."
He added:
"I missed feeling like an artist every day and being able to write songs without feeling controlled by corporate interests."
Awards and Nominations
In 2015, Gregg received an Academy Award nomination for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song for "Lost Stars" from "Begin Again." The song also won a Hollywood Music In Media Award and a Seattle Film Critics Award and received numerous other nominations, including from the Critics' Choice Awards and Houston Film Critics Society Awards. In 2014, he won the Golden Goblet for Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award for Music at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
