C.C. DeVille Net Worth - Pulptastic

What is C.C. DeVille’s Net Worth?

C.C. DeVille, the American rock guitarist and member of glam metal band Poison, has a net worth of $8 million. He is best known for his contributions to the band’s hit singles, including “Every Rose Has its Thorn” and “Talk Dirty to Me.”

DeVille founded the bands Needle Park and Samantha 7 and has appeared on reality and scripted drama television series. In 1991, he was involved in a fist fight with Poison’s lead singer Bret Michaels backstage at the MTV Awards after DeVille played the wrong song during the performance.

DeVille was accused of being ‘high and intoxicated’ during the performance and was subsequently asked to leave, replaced by Ritchie Kotzen. He later returned to Poison and toured with them on their Greatest Hits reunion in 1999 and to the present.

C.C. DeVille: Early Life and Musical Beginnings

C.C. DeVille, born Bruce Johannesson on May 14, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York City, started playing guitar at the age of five. He grew up listening to rock acts such as Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Aerosmith, the Who, and KISS. At 18, he joined a local band called Lace and enrolled at New York University to study music theory, but did not finish his degree. In 1981, he moved to Los Angeles and performed with bands like Screaming Mimi and St. James.

Poison’s Success and Turbulent Phase

In the mid-80s, C.C. DeVille auditioned to become a member of glam metal band Poison, ultimately beating out future Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. The band found success with their debut album, “Look What the Cat Dragged In,” which included popular singles such as “Talk Dirty to Me” and “I Want Action.” Their second album, “Open Up and Say… Ahh!” featured the band’s only number-one single, “Every Rose Has its Thorn.” Poison continued their success with their third album, “Flesh & Blood,” which included top-10 hits “Unskinny Bop” and “Something to Believe In.” However, tensions between band members, particularly DeVille and lead singer Bret Michaels, led to a fight at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1991. DeVille was subsequently asked to leave the band and was replaced by Richie Kotzen.

Poison’s Reunion and Albums

After reconciling with his Poison bandmates in the mid-90s, C.C. DeVille prepared for a reunion tour with the original lineup at the end of the decade. In 2000, the group released “Power to the People,” a hybrid album consisting of half studio and half live recordings. Poison went on to release “Hollyweird,” a studio album, and two greatest hits compilations: “Best of Ballads & Blues” and “The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock.”

In 2007, the band released its seventh studio album, “Poison’d!,” which features covers of classic rock songs by Sweet, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, the Who, and Grand Funk Railroad.

Samantha 7 and Tours

C.C. DeVille founded rock band Samantha 7 in 1998, alongside Ty Longley, Francis Ruiz, and Krys Baratto. The group released their self-titled debut album in 2000 and toured both the US and UK.

Despite its short-lived existence, Samantha 7 was noted for its unique sound and energetic live performances.

C.C. DeVille’s Collaborations with Other Artists

Throughout the 90s, C.C. DeVille played guitar on various songs for other artists, including Warrant’s “Cherry Pie,” LEN’s “Feelin’ Alright,” and Sam Kinison’s “Wild Thing.”

Later on, DeVille contributed his guitar playing skills to the Muffs’ “Silly People” and Motörhead’s “God Was Never on Your Side.”

C.C. DeVille’s Television Appearances

C.C. DeVille, known for his music career, has also made a name for himself on television. He played Raife Davies in “South of Nowhere” from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, DeVille was part of the cast of the sixth season of the VH1 reality series “The Surreal Life” in 2006, along with Alexis Arquette, Maven Huffman, Andrea Lowell, and Steve Harwell. The following year, he competed on “The Surreal Life: Fame Games” and recorded the opening song, “I Wanna Be Famous,” with his band Samantha 7.