What is Michael Bolton’s Net Worth?

Michael Bolton, the American singer-songwriter, has a net worth of $80 million. He began his career as a hard rock and heavy metal vocalist, but later switched to recording pop-rock ballads. Bolton has sold over 75 million records and received two Grammy Awards. His music was highly acclaimed by critics and his songs often reached high spots on the charts.

Early Life of Michael Bolton

Michael Bolotin, born on February 26th, 1953 in New Haven, Connecticut, was raised in a Jewish family as the youngest of three children. At the age of 13, Michael witnessed the divorce of his parents.

Michael Bolton’s Music Career

Michael Bolton began his music career in 1975 with the hard rock band Blackjack. He later focused on songwriting and had his first major hit with “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.” He became known as an “easy listening” singer in the late 80s and early 90s, with hits like “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” and “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Bolton has collaborated with artists like Ray Charles and Celine Dion, and in 1997, he released the number-one hit “Go the Distance.” He continued to tour and release albums, including “Only a Woman Like You” in 2001 and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: A Tribute to Hitsville USA” in 2013. Bolton has also appeared in commercials for Honda and Pizza Hut. In 2018, he announced a new tour in England.

Michael Bolton’s Acting and Directing Career

Michael Bolton has appeared in several cameo roles throughout his career, including in “Meet Wally Sparks” and “Two and a Half Men.” He also competed in the eleventh season of “Dancing with the Stars.”

Bolton has also established himself as a director, having directed the documentary “American Dream: Detroit.” The film showcased the economic resurgence of Detroit and featured interviews with notable figures such as Francis Ford Coppola, Aretha Franklin, Alice Cooper, and Jerry Bruckheimer.

Michael Bolton sued for music plagiarism

In 1992, Michael Bolton was sued by the Isley Brothers for plagiarizing their song “Love is a Wonderful Thing”. A Los Angeles jury ruled in favor of the Isley Brothers in 1994, identifying five areas of plagiarism. Bolton, his songwriter, and Sony Publishing were ordered to compensate the Isley Brothers with a record-breaking sum of $5 million.

Bolton appealed the verdict and fought the Isley Brothers in court for seven years. The legal battle ended in 2001 when the Supreme Court of the United States refused to hear an appeal set forth by Bolton’s legal team. The Isley Brothers ultimately received $4.2 million from Sony Music, $932,924 from Bolton, and $220,785 from Bolton’s songwriter.

Michael Bolton’s Personal Life

Michael Bolton married Maureen McGuire in 1975 and they had three children together. They divorced in 1990. Bolton then dated actress Nicollette Sheridan from 1992 to 1995, and they reunited in 2005. They became engaged in 2006, but ultimately called off the engagement in 2008.

Paula Barbieri’s Involvement in O.J. Simpson’s Murder Trial

In 1994, Paula Barbieri, an actress/model, starred in Michael Bolton’s music video for “Completely.” At the time, she was dating O.J. Simpson on and off. On the morning of Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder, Paula and O.J. had a heated argument, and she broke up with him in a voice message on his answering machine. She also informed Simpson that she was traveling to Las Vegas to attend a Michael Bolton concert and stay the night with him in his hotel suite.

The morning after the concert, news broke of Nicole’s murder, and Paula flew back from Vegas to be with Simpson. Her involvement in the trial garnered media attention and speculation about her potential role in the murder. However, the prosecution ultimately did not call her as a witness, and she was not charged in the case.

Michael Bolton’s $11 Million Mansion for Sale in Connecticut

Michael Bolton, the famous singer, put his Westport, Connecticut mansion on the market for $11 million in 2008. The property spans over 2.71 acres and features over 9,600 square feet of living space. It is located on the edge of Nash’s Pond, offering waterfront views. The backyard boasts a resort-style pool.

Bolton also put a second lot up for sale, which features around 5,400 square feet of living space and 1.2 acres of land. Prior to listing this property, Bolton used it as a private music studio. The larger property was purchased in 1991 for $975,000, while the smaller one was acquired a year later for an undisclosed amount.

In 2015, Bolton was reportedly still trying to sell both properties.

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