Does Tom Jones' net worth as of 2023 make him one of the highest-paid musicians in the world?
Beginning his career in the 1960s, Jones remains one of the most popular singers of all time. Even decades have already passed, his old songs continue to garner listeners while his new ones top the charts.
Aside from being a singer, Jones notably starred in films and TV series.
With all these recognitions under his belt, Tom Jones' net worth this year reached another whopping mark.
Tom Jones' Net Worth 2023: Is He a Billionaire?
Several websites dedicated to celebrities' net worths offer two values of Tom Jones' net worth as of 2023.
Celebrity Net Worth and Wealthy Gorilla state it is around $300 million; The Richest, on the other hand, estimated Tom Jones' net worth to be around $250 million.
The Glamorgan, South Wales native did not have a smooth-sailing life before staring his career. At the age of 12, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis, leading him to spend years in bed recuperating. The break led him to quit singing in the choir temporarily.
Tom Jones' Career
He formally began his music career in 1963. At that time, he served as the singing lead for the Welsh band called Tommy Scott and the Senators. The group recorded several songs. However, Joe Meek's efforts to lead the band to the spotlight were not sucessful.
Jones eventually scored his solo big break when Gordon Mills saw them play in Cwmtillery and tapped him to come with him to London.
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In 1964, Jones formally released his first single, "Chills and Fever," after signing with Decca.
From there, he continuously released timeless songs, including "Green Green Grass of Home," "What's New Pussycat," "Thunderball," "Delilah," "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," and "I'm Coming Home."
He also scored a Grammy for Best New Artist because of the record-breaking tracks.
He soon started touring, with him marking his first Las Vegas performance at the Flamingo in 1967. Jones' popularity also helped him meet the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, and became friends with him until the singer's death.
Among his other hit albums include, "Help Yourself," "Reload," "Mr. Jones," "Praise & Blame," "Spirit in the Room," "Long Lost Suitcase," and "Surrounded by Time."
In 1979, Jones joined another industry and made his acting debut on "Pleasure Cove." He also appeared in "The SImpsons," "The Ghosts of Oxford Street," "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Silk n' Sabotage," and "Under Milk Wood."
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