Music Industry has long been one of the most influential in the world. Most musicians have gone on to become some of the world’s most powerful people. The entire industry has expanded to employ millions of people. Aaron Neville, who has worked in the music industry for over six decades, is one of those influential figures. Aaron comes from a musical family, with all three of his brothers working in the music industry. At the age of 19, he released his first single in 1960. Since then, he has released a number of albums, which have sold millions of copies worldwide.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Aaron Neville |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Aaron Joseph Neville |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 81 years old |
| Birth Date: | 24th January 1941 |
| Birth Place: | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.8m |
| Weight: | 82kgs |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Joel Roux ( m. 1959 died 2007) Sarah A. Friedman |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Aaron Neville Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Musician |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $10 million |
Aaron Neville Biography
Aaron Joseph Neville was born on January 24, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the third child of Arthur Neville Sr and Amelia Neville. He was raised in New Orleans by his three brothers, Art Neville, Charles Neville, and Cyril Neville. Aaron developed an interest in music while still a child, influenced by his two older brothers who were also musicians. He is of African-American and Caucasian descent with Native American ancestry. When he was younger, he tattooed his face, which got him in trouble with his father.
Aaron Neville Age, Height, Weight
Aaron Neville was born on January 24, 1941, and is 81 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.8m, and he weighs 82 kg.
Career
Aaron Neville released his first single in 1960, but his first hit single was Tell-it Like It Is in 1966. The song was a huge success, topping the R&B chart for a record five weeks. Years later, in 1986, he released his first solo album, Since the Late 60s.
In 1993, he released The Grand Tour, a major hit country album. A year later, he released his second country album, Rhythm, Country, and Blues, which was a cover of classic R&B and country songs. His rendition of the classic I Fall to Pieces, which he performed in collaboration with country artist Trisha Yearwood, earned him his first Grammy Award.
Aaron Neville’s Achievements and Awards
His music has topped the R&B Billboard charts, and his hit song reached number two on the Hot 100. The single was later certified Gold after selling over a million copies. His single The Grand Tour earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country-Vocal Performance. This was the start of his success in country music, as his second album earned him a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration, following his collaboration with Trisha Yearwood.
Aaron Neville’s Net Worth in 2024
Aaron Neville has been in the music business for over six decades. His entire fortune has come from his music career, which has sold worldwide. His 1989 album alone sold over a million copies. His albums have collectively sold millions of copies worldwide, earning him a fortune. He is estimated to have a net worth of $10 million as of February 2024.
Aaron had lived his life to the fullest and accomplished the majority of his childhood dreams. With all of his success and fame, he has never strayed from his Christian faith, as he attributes everything he has to his faith, which he has tried to instill in his children. His two sons are both in music careers and doing well on their own, thanks to his guidance.
Aaron Neville Wife, Marriage
Aaron Neville was born as the third of four brothers and has lived in Louisiana since his birth, where he also began his music career. He got a facia tattoo when he was 16, which his father didn’t approve of. He made him scrub it away with octagon soap and brillo pads. This exercise caused his facial skin to peel away, but not his tattoo. When he was working on his album The Tattooed in 1995, he refreshed the tattoo.
He formed The Neville Brothers band with his brothers in 1960 but later left with his brother Cyril to form another band. In 2008, he met Sarah A. Friedman, a photographer hired by People magazine to photograph Neville Brother. They began a romantic relationship and married on November 13, 2010. Aaron’s sons, Ivan and Jason, followed in their father’s footsteps as musicians. Aaron is a Catholic with a St. Jude devotion. He attributes his success and survival to his faith and wears a St. Jude ring in his left ear.
