What is Mike Campbell's Net Worth?
Mike Campbell is an American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer with a net worth of $60 million dollars. Born in Jacksonville, Florida in February 1950, Campbell became widely recognized as a member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Early Career and Tom Petty
Campbell initially connected with Tom Petty through the band Mudcrutch before officially joining Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 1975. The band's self-titled debut studio album was released in 1976.
Notable Achievements
Throughout his career with the Heartbreakers, Campbell contributed to numerous hit singles including "Breakdown", "American Girl", "Don't Do Me Like That", "Refugee", "The Waiting", "You Got Lucky", "Don't Come Around Here No More", "Jammin' Me", "I Won't Back Down", "Runnin' Down a Dream", "Free Fallin'", "Learning to Fly", "Into the Great Wide Open", "Mary Jane's Last Dance", and "You Don't Know How It Feels".
Album Success
The band's 13th and final album, Hypnotic Eye, was released in 2014 and achieved a major milestone by reaching #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Collaborations and Production
In addition to his work with the Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell co-produced several of the band's albums and three Tom Petty solo albums. His songwriting prowess extended beyond the Heartbreakers as he penned songs for many popular artists.
