Nils Lofgren was born on the 21st June 1951, in Chicago, Illinois USA, of Swedish and Italian ancestry and is a musician, songwriter and multi – instrumentalist. He has played with such well known artists as Neil Young, Ringo Starr, Mark Knopfler, and has been a member of Bruce Springsteen’s the E Street Band since 1984, but has also released numerous solo albums. Lofgren has been active in the entertainment industry since 1965.
How much is the net worth of Nils Lofgren? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the overall size of his wealth is equal to $20 million, as of the data given in early 2017. Music is the main source of Lofgren’s net worth.
Nils Lofgren Net Worth $20 Million
To begin with, Nils learned to play the accordion at the age of five. Later, he studied classical music and jazz as well as focusing on guitar and piano playing. Being 17 years old, Lofgren became a member of Neil Young’s band Crazy Horse, and became the part of the legendary albums “After the Gold Rush” (1970) and “Tonight’s the Night” (1975). Meanwhile, he worked with his own band entitled Grin. His fame grew rapidly, and early in 1975 he began a solo career, becoming well known for his live performances. His first, self-titled solo album released in 1975 was an immediate international success. Altogether, eight of his albums have reached the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, including “Cry Tough” (1976), “I Came to Dance” (1977), “Night After Night” (1977), “Nils” (1978), “Night Fades Away” (1981), “Flip” (1985) and “Silver Lining” (1991). The singles “Shine Silently” (1979), “Night Fades Away” (1981), “Secrets in the Street” (1985) and “Valentine” (1991) have appeared on the charts in several other countries. All contributed significantly to Nils’ net worth.
In the middle of the 1980s, his popularity decreased, but he became a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band replacing Steven Van Zandt, as part of which he has recorded such well known albums as “Live/1975-85” (1986), “Tunnel of Love” (1987) and “Chimes of Freedom” (1988). In 1989, he started again working on solo projects, and has since released more than 10 studio albums, although they have not been as successful as previous ones.
He went to work again as a musician with other pop stars such as Springsteen’s wife Patti Scialfa, Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band, Neil Young and many others. Recently, Lofgren alongside Bruce Springsteen and the band recorded the studio album “High Hopes” (2014) which topped the Billboard 200 and Top Rock Albums charts, as well as reaching the 1st place on the music charts in UK, Sweden, Spain, Scotland, New Zealand, Italy, Ireland, Greece, France, Holland, Croatia, Belgium and Australia. Concerning his solo career, he has released the album “UK 2015 Face the Music Tour” in 2015. To summarise, all the above mentioned engagements have added sums to the outright size of Nils Lofgren net worth and popularity.
Finally, in the personal life of Lofgren, he married Amy Joan Aiello in 1998; apparently they have no children. His brother Tom Lofgren is also a musician.
Full Name
Nils Lofgren
Net Worth
$20 Million
Date Of Birth
June 21, 1951
Place Of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height
5' 3" (1.6 m)
Profession
Rock Guitarist, Musician, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Musical director
Nationality
American
Spouse
Amy Joan Aiello (m. 1998-)
Siblings
Tom Lofgren
Facebook
Twitter
IMDB
Allmusic
Awards
Classic Rock Mag’s Outstanding Contribution Award - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame E Street Band Member (2015)
Record Labels
A&M, Columbia, MCA, Rykodisc, Capitol, Vision Music, Pure Records, Fantasy
Albums
“After the Gold Rush” (1970), “Tonight's the Night” (1975), “Cry Tough” (1976), “I Came to Dance” (1977), “Night After Night” (1977), “Nils” (1978), “Night Fades Away” (1981), “Flip” (1985), “Silver Lining” (1991)
Music Groups
Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band (1984-), Crazy Horse, Grin
Movies
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Nils Lofgren: Electric & Acoustic Rock Guitar, Austin, TX, USA, Texas, USA
TV Shows
Late Night with David Letterman (1985), Midnight Special (1973), Tunnel of Love Express, Human Rights Now! (tours, 1988), Wrecking Ball Tour (2012-2013), High Hopes Tour (2014)
#
Quote
1
[About using a thumb pick] "First of all I'm left-handed so I started learning how to play right-handed which to me is no big deal 'cause one hand has to catch up with the other anyway. But it took me about nine months before I could really play anything with any feel with my right hand. When I finally got to that point I started getting more serious about it and I started meeting other guitarists who all told me, 'Oh, you can't play rock 'n' roll with a thumb pick.' My attitude was that it had been nine months of hell for me to play anything that sounds like music - there was no way I was going to start over with a pick that I don't know anything about! And I still to this day can't play very well with a flatpick!"
#
Fact
1
He and the E Street Band (including Steve Van Zandt, Garry Tallent, Vini Lopez, David Sancious, Max Weinberg, Roy Bittan, Patti Scialfa, Ernest "Boom" Carter, the late Clarence Clemons, and the late Danny Federici) were inducted into the 2012 New Jersey Hall of Fame for their services and contributions to music.
Is only able to play the guitar with a thumb pick instead of a flat pick. When he was 15, his brother showed him some chords. Nils knew nothing about the guitar, and when he found a thumb pick in the guitar case, he started using it.
4
He's left-handed, but plays the guitar with his right hand.
5
Learned to play accordion from age 5-15.
6
Has a brother, Tom Lofgren.
7
Joined the E-Street Band in May 1984.
8
Introduced as the Godfather of the Guitar, the Minister of Heart and Spirit, the great, great Nils Lofgren on the "Live in New York" album with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Great Performances
2007
TV Series musician - 1 episode
Every Breath
1994
musician: guitars, keyboards, bass and percussion
Hunter
1990-1991
TV Series music arranger - 18 episodes
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dumb and Dumber To
2014
writer: "Blue Eyes Don't"
Banshee
TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2013 - 2014 performer - 1 episode, 2013
The Sopranos
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2001 writer - 2 episodes, 2001
Razzamatazz
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1985 writer - 1 episode, 1985
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
performer: "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Finale
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 19th Annual CableACE Awards
1997
TV Special
Every Breath
1994
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
Our Guests at Heartland
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Bruce Springsteen's High Hopes
2014
Documentary short
Himself - E Street Band
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: Born in the U.S.A. Live
2014
Video
Himself - E Street Band
My First Guitar
2011
Documentary
Himself
The Bridge School Concerts - 25th Anniversary Edition
2011
Video
Himself
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
2010
Documentary
Himself - E Street Band
Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...
2010
TV Series
Himself
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert
2009
TV Special
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Sweet Emotion
2009
Video
Himself
Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp
2006
TV Movie
Himself - Guest Musician
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: Live in Barcelona
2003
Video documentary
Himself
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
2003
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 45th Annual Grammy Awards
2003
TV Special
Himself
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Live in New York City
2001
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
2001
Video documentary
Himself
Blood Brothers: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band