What is Brandon Boyd’s Net Worth?

Brandon Boyd, the lead vocalist of American rock band Incubus, has a net worth of $20 million. In addition to his music career, Boyd is also an author and visual artist.

Early Life and Education

Brandon Boyd was born on February 15, 1976 in Van Nuys, California to parents Priscilla Wiseman and Charles Boyd. His parents’ involvement in the entertainment industry exposed him to music at a young age and influenced his decision to pursue a career in music. Boyd graduated from Calabasas High School in 1994 before attending Moorpark College for two years. However, he ultimately left college to focus on his music career.

Boyd has a younger brother, Jason Boyd, who is also a musician and the lead singer of the band Audiovent.

History of Incubus

Incubus was formed in 1991 by Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Alex Katunich, and José Pasillas while they were still in high school. They released their debut album, “Fungus Amongus,” on their own label in 1996 and were signed by Sony in 1997. The band replaced Gavin Koppell with Chris Kilmore and released their second album, “S.C.I.E.N.C.E.” in the same year.

Incubus gained commercial success with their subsequent albums, “Make Yourself” and “Morning View.” Boyd became popular among female fans and was named one of the “Hottest Guys in Music” by Teen People in the early 2000s. The band continued to release music throughout the 2010s, including the album “If Not Now, When?” in 2011 and several EPs and single songs.

Brandon Boyd’s Solo Music Career

During Incubus’ hiatus in 2010, Boyd started working on his solo music. “The Wild Trapeze,” his first solo album, was released in July of that year. He continued working on his music while remaining in Incubus and announced a second album in 2013. “Sons of the Sea” was released in September of that year. In 2020, Boyd announced plans to release another album, this time focusing on covers of other songs instead of original music.

Brandon Boyd’s Artistic Pursuits

Aside from his musical talent, Boyd also had a passion for drawing and painting. He held his first solo art show in Los Angeles in 2008 and used his art as a means of promoting environmental activism. Boyd painted a mural at the Hurley Space Gallery in 2011 that depicted the harmful effects of single-use plastics on the oceans.

In 2020, Boyd launched a virtual exhibit called “Impossible Knots” which was originally planned for an in-person debut at the Samuel Lynne Galleries in Dallas. Additionally, he has published three books that showcase his personal illustrations, lyrics, and other artistic writings. The books include “White Fluffy Clouds,” “The Murks of the Sultry Abyss,” and “So The Echo.”

Brandon Boyd’s Dating History

Brandon Boyd has been linked to several celebrities over the years, but he has never been married. In 1999, he was linked to actress Jo Bourne-Taylor. Later, he dated supermodel Carolyn Murphy from 2002 to 2006. They lived together with Murphy’s daughter from a previous relationship but eventually ended their relationship. Boyd began dating actress Baelyn Neff in 2008, and the couple lived together for over ten years before breaking up.

Recently, Boyd has been linked to actress Sarah Hay after sharing a watercolor he had painted of her on his Instagram account. Hay later posted photos that Boyd had taken of her to her own account.

Brandon Boyd’s Real Estate Holdings

Brandon Boyd, the lead singer of Incubus, owns multiple properties in Los Angeles. In 2012, he purchased a house in Santa Monica for $3.5 million. This property sits on a 13,000 square foot lot.

At the same time, Boyd listed his Venice home for sale. The home, which includes a custom-built studio, was listed for $2.72 million. He had purchased the Venice home in 2012 for the same price he was selling it for.

In 2016, Boyd purchased a 3,500 square foot home on 2.7 acres in Topanga for $2.5 million. The property also includes an 800 square foot yurt that he turned into a studio, office, guesthouse, and storage facility for his crystal collection.

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