What Is Mick Hucknall’s Net Worth?

Mick Hucknall, an English pop singer and songwriter, has a net worth of $60 million. He founded and led the popular British band, Simply Red, from 1983 until their breakup in late 2009.

With the group, Hucknall recorded hit singles such as “Holding Back the Years” and “If You Don’t Know Me by Now,” and their 1991 album “Stars” is one of the best-selling albums in UK history.

Simply Red lasted 25 years and sold over 50 million albums. Hucknall was the only member to stay with the band from 1985 to 2010, out of the more than 25 members who played with them at one point or another. The band won two Brit Awards for Best British Group and released 10 studio albums.

After disbanding in 2010, Hucknall and Simply Red reunited in 2015.

Mick Hucknall’s Early Life

Mick Hucknall was born on June 8, 1960 in Manchester, England as an only child. When he was three years old, his mother left the family. He was raised in Denton by his barber father Reginald. Hucknall attended the all-boys Audenshaw School and then Tameside College. For his higher education, he enrolled at the Manchester School of Art.

Mick Hucknall’s Music Career

Mick Hucknall was inspired to pursue a career in music after watching the Sex Pistols perform at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in 1976.

During the late 70s, he was part of the punk band the Frantic Elevators, which released a total of four singles.

Simply Red’s Rise to Fame

After the Frantic Elevators disbanded, Mick Hucknall teamed up with manager Elliot Rashman to form Simply Red with local session musicians. The band’s name was inspired by Hucknall’s red hair. The original lineup included Hucknall, Fryman, Bowers, Joyce, McIntyre, and Kellett. They released their first single, “Money’s Too Tight (to Mention),” in 1985, which was included in their debut album “Picture Book.” The album’s hit single, “Holding Back the Years,” brought them mainstream success.

Their second album, “Men and Women,” came out in 1987 and its lead single “The Right Thing” became another worldwide hit. For their third album, “A New Flame,” they took a more mainstream approach, which proved successful with the hit single “If You Don’t Know Me by Now.” The album reached its career high with 1991’s “Stars,” becoming one of the best-selling albums in UK history. Their 1995 album “Life” produced the number-one UK hit single “Fairground.”

Simply Red’s History and Discography

Simply Red was a British soul and pop band formed in 1984, initially consisting of members Tony Bowers, Fritz McIntyre, and Mick Hucknall. By the mid-90s, Hucknall was the only original member left.

The band’s discography includes numerous albums, such as “Life,” “Blue,” and “Love and the Russian Winter,” which featured a computer-generated sound. “Home,” released in 2003, was a hit in Europe and Canada, with hit singles like “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” “Sunrise,” and “Fake.”

After “Simplified” and “Stay,” Simply Red embarked on a farewell tour in 2009-2010. The band reunited for a 30th anniversary tour of Europe in 2015, and again the following year. They released a new studio album called “Big Love” in 2015, and their twelfth studio album, “Blue Eyed Soul,” was released in late 2019.

Mick Hucknall’s Solo Career

In 2008, Mick Hucknall commenced his solo recording journey with “Tribute to Bobby,” an album dedicated to blues singer Bobby Bland. The album reached number 18 on the UK Albums chart. In 2012, Hucknall released his second solo album, “American Soul,” which attained a Gold certification by the BPI and peaked at number six on the UK charts.

Mick Hucknall’s Political Views

Mick Hucknall has been an active supporter of the UK Labour Party for many years. In 1998, he was listed as one of the party’s donors who contributed more than £5,000. However, he withdrew his support for the party following Tony Blair’s stance on Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Hucknall has been critical of recent Labour leaders and declared his support for same-sex marriage during his appearance on BBC’s “Question Time” in March 2014.

In 2019, Hucknall ended his longstanding support for the Labour party due to Jeremy Corbyn’s stance on antisemitism.

Mick Hucknall’s Personal Life and Interests

In 2010, Hucknall married Gabriella Wesberry and the couple has a daughter named Romy. He spends a lot of time in Ireland where he co-owns the Glenmore Estate with his bandmate Chris De Margary. The two operate a fishing and hunting tourism business from the estate.

Hucknall settled a hunting and fishing rights lawsuit with his neighbor in Ireland in 2014 after a five-year legal battle. He also spends time in Sicily where he produces wine under the label “Il Cantante.”

Aside from music, Hucknall is also a co-owner of the construction company Ask Property Development. As a native of Manchester, he is a major supporter of the Premier League football club Manchester United. He performed the Simply Red song “We’re in This Together” at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the UEFA European Football Championship in 1996.

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