What is Simon Le Bon's Net Worth?
Simon Le Bon is an acclaimed English musician, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of Duran Duran. He holds a notable net worth of $65 million. In addition to his work with Duran Duran, he played similar roles in the band Arcadia, which consisted of several former Duran Duran members. Throughout his illustrious career, Simon has earned numerous accolades, including three Ivor Novello Awards.
Early Life
Simon John Charles Le Bon was born on October 27, 1958, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England. He grew up with three younger brothers and was encouraged by his mother to explore diverse artistic pursuits. At age six, he began auditioning for commercials and trained as an actor, joining a local church choir to hone his vocal skills. Le Bon attended the same grammar school as Elton John before graduating from secondary school. He then completed a course at Harrow School of Art in 1978 and studied drama at the University of Birmingham, balancing his studies with work in theatre and commercials, and singing in a Punk band.
Career
After his university days, Simon reconnected with childhood friends John Taylor and Nick Rhodes, who formed Duran Duran in 1978. After numerous lineup changes, Simon was introduced to them by a former girlfriend and soon became the band's lead vocalist. In 1981, they released their debut album under EMI, marking the dawn of the New Romantic movement. This was followed by albums "Rio" and "Seven and the Ragged Tiger," and a live album "Arena." Post-hiatus, hits like "Notorious" and "Big Thing" followed, with a resurgence heralded by "The Wedding Album" in 1993. Concurrently, Simon formed Arcadia in 1986, alongside Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor, releasing notable tracks like "Election Day."
Simon’s solo pursuits saw him working with Jonathan Elias on "Requiem for the Americas Project" in 1989 and collaborating with Mark Ronson on the song "Record Collection" from Ronson's third album. These ventures further showcased his versatile musical talents.
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SYN Entertainment
In 1998, Simon co-founded SYN Entertainment with his wife Yasmin and friend Nick Wood, serving as founder and chairman. A year later, SYN Records was created, producing notable Duran Duran albums like "Pop Trash."
Relationships
Simon was briefly engaged to model and actress Claire Stansfield before pursuing Yasmin Parvaneh, whom he married in 1985. The couple faced early challenges with Yasmin’s two miscarriages, but they ultimately had three daughters, one of whom, Amber Rose Tamara Le Bon, followed in her mother’s modeling footsteps. In 2018, Simon became a grandfather.
The Sinking of the Drum
In 1985, Simon faced a life-threatening situation when his yacht, "Drum," capsized during the Fastnet Race. Trapped with his crew, they were eventually rescued by the Royal Navy. This incident was later chronicled in "Drum – The Journey Of A Lifetime" and "One Watch at a Time." Simon continued to race "Drum," placing third in the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1986. He even borrowed the yacht again in 2005 for another race.
Real Estate
In 2021, reports emerged that Simon and Yasmin planned to extend their 10-bedroom London home by 33% to accommodate their daughters. The property, valued at several million pounds, underscores the family's desire for close-knit living arrangements.
