Joe Walsh Net Worth, Bio, Age, Body Measurements, Family, & Career

Joseph Fidler Walsh, who is best known by Joe Walsh, is one of the most famous American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Earlier in his life, he has a band called James Gang, but he left the group in 1972.

Later, Joe formed a group named “Barnstorm” along with his college friend Kenny Passarelli, Ohio, and others such as Joe Vitale, Kenny Passarelli, and Colorado. This band worked together with three albums for almost three years. However, Joe worked was incredible as a solo performer.

Joe Walsh Net Worth

Joe Walsh Biography

Joe Walsh (full name Joseph Fidler Walsh) was born in Wichita, Kansas, on 20 November 1974. His mother belongs to German and Scottish ancestry. Moreover, she was a trained pianist. Jos’s stepfather adopted him at the age of five years. There is not much detail about his biological father as he died in a plane crash.

During his school life, it was necessary for school registration to took the name of stepfather, so he used Walsh as his middle name by his biological father. Walsh, along with his family, used to live in Columbus, Ohio, during his youth life. At the age of 12, he moved to New York along with his family. Later, Joe moved to Montclair, New Jersey, for education purposes.

Walsh attended Montclair high School for schooling and used to play oboe in his school band. At the age of 10 years, he started playing guitar and learned “The Ventures” Walk Don’t Run. So, he decided to pursue his career as a guitarist.

He was a part of an influential group named Nomads in New Jersey, where is replaced the bass player Bruce Hoffman and began his career as a musician.

After that, he decides to do graduation from Kent State University. However, Walsh spent most of the time playing in several bands in the Cleveland area, such as Measles. Thus, he had done majors in English and minors in music. Later, after a few years, he dropped out of the university to pursue his career as a musician.

Beginning of Career

Jos Walsh began his musical career in 1965. A band named The Measles which formed in the same year. However, the group member includes the four students of Kent State University, and the one was Joe Walsh.

The two tracks from this group, “And It’s True” and “I Find I Think of You,” both of the songs featured the vocal od, Joe Walsh. Moreover, these songs were recorded by The Measles with a lead of Joe.

Besides, “And it’s True” instrumental version later recorded by The Measles, which he re-titled to “Maybe.”

In 1967, He had a band named James Gang along with Glenn Schwartz, who was the guitarist at that time, decide to leave the group because of his family issue, and he moved to California.

Later, he left the band in 1972. Thus, Joe formed a group named “Barnstorm” along with his college friend Kenny Passarelli, Ohio, and others such as Joe Vitale, Kenny Passarelli, and Colorado. This band worked together with three albums for almost three years. However, Joe worked was incredible as a solo performer.

Joe Walsh Personal Details

Real NameJoseph Fidler Walsh
Age78 years old
Date of Birth20 November 1974
Place of BirthWichita, Kansas
NationalityAmerican
Marital StatusMarried
Profession / OccupationRock Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter

Joe Walsh Body Stats

Height1.77 m
Weight72 kg
Body Type Unknown
Chest SizeUnknown
BicepsUnknown
WaistUnknown
Eyes ColorBlue
Hair ColorRed
Shoe SizeUnknown
Dress SizeUnknown

Joe Walsh Family Details

Spouse / Wife NameMarjorie Bach (m. 2008), Denise Driscoll (m. 1999–2006), Juanita Boyer (m. 1980–1988), Stephanie Walsh (m. 1971–1978), Margie Walsh (m. 1967–1970)
Father NameRobert Newton Fidler
Mother NameSusan Walsh
ChildrenLucy Walsh, Emma Kristen Walsh, Alden Walsh, Emerson Walsh)
SiblingsNot known

Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh Net Worth

According to the 2020 estimate, Joe Walsh has a net worth of around $75 million. He did the association with many top brands and sang several solo songs throughout his career and along with other famous artists.

Moreover, he earned most of the money from his songwriting skills. Walsh wrote many famous songs, including a hit name “Hotel California” Furthermore, he appeared in movies and television, which is another source of income.

Facts About Joe Walsh

  • In 1972, Joe formed a band named “Barnstorm” along with his college friend.
  • His mother classically trained to play the piano.
  • At the age of 10 years, he started playing guitar and learned “The Ventures” Walk Don’t Run.
  • Walsh dropped out of the university to pursue his career as a musician.
Updated: February 24, 2021 — 1:06 pm