What is Marc Cohn's Net Worth?
Marc Cohn is a renowned American folk rock singer-songwriter and musician with a net worth of $14 million. He began his music career in 1991 and has since achieved great success. Born on July 5, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, Cohn graduated from Beachwood High School in Beachwood, a suburb of Cleveland, and later attended Oberlin College.
Personal Life and Family
In 1999, tennis legend Andre Agassi introduced Marc to ABC News journalist Elizabeth Vargas at the U.S. Open. They subsequently married and have two sons together. Marc also has a son and daughter from a previous marriage.
2005 Carjacking Incident
On August 7, 2005, Marc Cohn survived a harrowing carjacking attempt in Denver, Colorado, following a concert with Suzanne Vega. Despite being shot in the head near his temple, the bullet did not penetrate his skull. He was hospitalized and released the next day but had to cancel the remainder of his tour.
Continued Musical Achievements
After recovering, Cohn continued his music career, releasing a new album in July 2011 featuring covers of popular 70s songs. He remains best known for his iconic song "Walking in Memphis," released with his debut album in 1991.