Garry Tallent Net Worth, Source of Income and Bio
Garry Tallent Biography
Garry Tallent, born on October 27, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, is an American musician and record producer, renowned for being the bass player and a founding member of the E Street Band, Bruce Springsteen’s primary backing band since 1972. As of now, Tallent is the only remaining original member of the E Street Band besides Springsteen himself. He was inducted as a member of the E Street Band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
PROFILE SUMMARY
- Full name: Garry Tallent
- Date of birth: October 27, 1949
- Age: 74 Years Old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Musician • Record Producer
- Net worth: N/A
Early Life & Education
Tallent grew up in Neptune City around the Jersey Shore. He first took up the tuba and then the bass, influenced by musicians like James Jamerson, Donald “Duck” Dunn, and Paul McCartney. He attended Neptune High School, where he met future bandmate Vini Lopez.
Career
Tallent started playing with Springsteen in 1971 in two earlier bands before becoming an original member of the E Street Band, which formed in 1972. His bass plays a key role in Springsteen’s music, both live and in-studio, with notable parts in songs like “Fire,” “Prove It All Night,” “Kitty’s Back,” and “Incident on 57th Street.” During the E Street Band’s early years, he occasionally played the tuba in concert and on record, most notably in “Wild Billy’s Circus Story.”
In addition to his work with Springsteen, Tallent has recorded with numerous other artists. In 1987, he produced the song “Crying, Waiting, Hoping” for Marshall Crenshaw on the La Bamba soundtrack. During the 1990s, when the E Street Band was inactive, Tallent moved to Nashville, drawn by his affinity for country and western and rockabilly music. There, he opened the MoonDog recording studio and helped start the D’Ville Record Group label, producing artists like Jim Lauderdale, Kevin Gordon, and Steve Forbert.
Personal Life
Tallent’s personal life, including details about his family and private interests, is kept out of the public eye, reflecting his preference for maintaining a distinction between his professional and personal spheres.
Net Worth & Source of Income
While specific figures regarding Garry Tallent’s net worth are not publicly disclosed, it is known that his income stems primarily from his career as a musician and record producer, with significant contributions from his long-standing association with the E Street Band and his production work.
