Mick Hucknall Net Worth

Mick Hucknall is an English singer, songwriter and the iconic lead vocalist of the British soul-pop band Simply Red, who has a net worth of $60 million. As the voice behind global hits like “Holding Back the Years” and “If You Don’t Know Me by Now”, Hucknall helped propel Simply Red to international fame, with over 50 million albums sold worldwide. He remained the only constant member of the band from its founding in the early 1980s until its farewell in 2010. The group later reunited in 2015.

• Mick Hucknall Net Worth: $60 Million
• Date of Birth: June 8, 1960
• Place of Birth: Manchester, England

Early Life

Michael James Hucknall was born on June 8, 1960, in Manchester, England. His mother left when he was just three, leaving him to be raised by his father, a barber named Reginald Hucknall. An only child, Mick attended Audenshaw School and later studied at Tameside College before enrolling in the Manchester School of Art.

Career

Hucknall’s interest in music was sparked after seeing the Sex Pistols perform in Manchester in 1976. His first musical effort was as part of a punk outfit called The Frantic Elevators in the late 1970s, where he recorded four singles.

Formation and Rise of Simply Red

After The Frantic Elevators disbanded, Hucknall formed a new project with local session musicians and eventually chose the name Simply Red, inspired by his bright red hair. The original lineup included Hucknall (vocals), Tony Bowers (bass), Chris Joyce (drums), Fritz McIntyre (keyboard), and Tim Kellett (backing vocals).

The group’s debut single in 1985, “Money’s Too Tight (to Mention)”, and their debut album Picture Book quickly put them on the map. Their third single, “Holding Back the Years,” became a No. 1 hit in the US and global chart success.

From there, the band became one of the most successful British pop-soul acts:

• Scored massive hits with “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” (US #1, 1989).
• Released the 1991 album Stars, one of the best-selling UK albums of all time.
• Won 2 BRIT Awards for Best British Group.
• Sold over 50 million records globally.

Continued Career and Albums

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Simply Red released multiple top-selling albums including Life (1995), Blue (1998), Home (2003), Simplified (2005), and Stay (2007). The band embarked on a farewell tour from 2009–2010 before disbanding.

In 2015, the group reunited to celebrate their 30th anniversary and released the album Big Love, followed by Blue Eyed Soul in 2019.

Solo Work

Mick released two solo albums:

• Tribute to Bobby (2008) – An homage to blues legend Bobby Bland.
• American Soul (2012) – Peaked at #6 in the UK charts and certified Gold.

Personal Life

• Marriage: He married Gabriella Wesberry in 2010.
• Children: One daughter, Romy.
• Properties: Co-owns the Glenmore Estate in County Donegal, Ireland, and operates a fishing and hunting tourism business alongside former bandmate Chris De Margary.
• Other Interests: Produces wine in Sicily under the label Il Cantante.
• Business: Co-owner of a construction firm called Ask Property Development.
• Sports: A lifelong Manchester United supporter.

Political Views

Hucknall was a long-time supporter of the UK Labour Party, even donating publicly in the 1990s. He supported Tony Blair’s position on the Iraq War initially but criticized later Labour leaders, eventually distancing himself from the party amid allegations of antisemitism.

What is Mick Hucknall’s Net Worth?

Mick Hucknall net worth is $60 million.

Author: Andrew Walyaula

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