Chris or Neil's Net Worth?

[DJ Pat]

Neil said years ago that Tom Watkins was a good manager who was great at getting cash out of record companies, so I'd safely say he's a bit thrifty (or smart) with his cash, probably Chris too.

[Sandy Shaw]

Neil buys art. Most collectable art is still on the up and up. I wonder if Chris really has /had some shares in Wagamama!

[onzio]

I think I read somewhere that they each have a net worth of about 10-15 million GBP, which is, given their success and tremendous longevity, not that much money at all.

Come on guys! We are talking of 10-15 millions GPB that makes 11,5 - 17,5 millions € EACH.
That is (a f***) much money at all!!!

They've sold 50 millions records worldwide in their whole career, not with only one bestseller. The money now come mainly from tours.
Maybe now that they're an indie band they could save some money from "special editions" and start to gain over low budget but hi-selling records, with no record label to share the cake with.

[Corina]

I think I read somewhere that they each have a net worth of about 10-15 million GBP, which is, given their success and tremendous longevity, not that much money at all.

Come on guys! We are talking of 10-15 millions GPB that makes 11,5 - 17,5 millions € EACH.
That is (a f******) much money at all!!!

They've sold 50 millions records worldwide in their whole career, not with only one bestseller. The money now come mainly from tours.
Maybe now that they're an indie band they could save some money from "special editions" and start to gain over low budget but hi-selling records, with no record label to share the cake with.

Let`s not forget the royalties. Their music might be mainly broadcasted by "nostalgic" radios, but money are still coming...

[Flaffer]

They did an interview in Smash Hits, around the time of
Can you forgive her?, where they said they were only in the 1-2million category.
Property aside I don't think they are that amazingly well off

[TheGhostOfMyself]

Am I the only one who feels slightly disturbed by this discussion? I have my own thoughts and views on the matter but that's where they stay.

[onzio]

Am I the only one who feels slightly disturbed by this discussion? I have my own thoughts and views on the matter but that's where they stay.

Ok, ok, you're probably right. We're bitching a little bit, but bitching is not always the best thing to do.

[bohemians.]

I think I read somewhere that they each have a net worth of about 10-15 million GBP, which is, given their success and tremendous longevity, not that much money at all.

Come on guys! We are talking of 10-15 millions GPB that makes 11,5 - 17,5 millions € EACH.
That is (a f******) much money at all!!!

They've sold 50 millions records worldwide in their whole career, not with only one bestseller. The money now come mainly from tours.
Maybe now that they're an indie band they could save some money from "special editions" and start to gain over low budget but hi-selling records, with no record label to share the cake with.

Let`s not forget the royalties. Their music might be mainly broadcasted by "nostalgic" radios, but money are still coming...

come on ONLY 10-15 millions GBP each???? I wisch to Neil much more,because I remember some interview where he talked about some painting very expensive,and that even HE is not having enought money for it. As well I go very mad when people much less talented are making more money than them.
At the same time it doesn t make me happy when I was reading this interview where Neil says they are underrated, I don t want Neil feeling bit bitter about such trivial matters as money,because then Lets make lots of money were ment to be ironic,...well weren t they???..

[jamie1978]

Tom Watkins took 50% back in the old days. They lost money on Performance, Somewhere and Nightlife tours. They spent a lot of money on property and art.

So yeah, 15m each is a fair estimate.

[Flaffer]

Tom Watkins took 50% back in the old days

Source?

[Disco.]

He took 20%, its in the book.

[Disco.]

They did an interview in Smash Hits, around the time of
Can you forgive her?, where they said they were only in the 1-2million category.
Property aside I don't think they are that amazingly well off

It was prior to the release of Discography.

[billiejo]

Am I the only one who feels slightly disturbed by this discussion? I have my own thoughts and views on the matter but that's where they stay.

Quite right - this subject is rather vulgar

[Flaffer]

They did an interview in Smash Hits, around the time of
Can you forgive her?, where they said they were only in the 1-2million category.
Property aside I don't think they are that amazingly well off

It was prior to the release of Discography.

I'm sure it wasn't. I shall attempt to raid the archive tomorrow.

[Disco.]

You're welcome, too do that I remember reading that interview in November 1991.