Many fans are curious to know more about Duff McKagan’s net worth in 2024. So, how much money has the iconic musician made, and how has he earned it? Read on to learn about his current financial status.
What is Duff McKagan’s net worth in 2024?
Duff McKagan has an estimated net worth of $70 million in 2024.
Duff McKagan is an American musician who is most famous for being a bassist in the iconic rock band Guns N’ Roses. He has achieved worldwide success and recognition through both the band and his solo career as a musician. McKagan is also a writer and has written many weekly columns for renowned newspapers and magazines.
Duff McKagan’s earnings explained — how do they make money?
Duff McKagan’s main source of income is his musical career and the royalties that come with it, as well as his solo ventures, and money from tours and merchandise.
Music
Though McKagan played in numerous other groups before joining Guns N’ Roses, the band is considered to be the first and most significant source of his wealth. The band’s first album, Appetite for Destruction, sold over 28 million copies worldwide and cemented McKagan’s place as an integral member of the band’s lineup. Guns N’ Roses have sold millions more albums worldwide throughout the band’s lifespan.
Tours
McKagan has toured with both Guns N’ Roses and other bands. He was the bassist for Guns N’ Roses from 1985 to 1997 and then rejoined the band in 2016. This meant that he toured with the band during their most successful periods, including the tour in support of their hugely successful debut album.
Royalties
Besides his solo career and being the bassist for Guns N’ Roses, McKagan has collaborated with numerous famous artists on other projects, as well as being heavily involved in bands such as Neurotic Outsiders, Loaded, and Velvet Revolver, which he founded with fellow Guns N’ Roses members Matt Sorum and Slash. McKagan’s work with various artists has contributed to the overall wealth that he draws from royalties, which is bolstered by his involvement with Guns N’ Roses on their early albums.
