Wesley Schultz Net Worth

What is Wesley Schultz's Net Worth?

Wesley Schultz is an American musician and singer-songwriter who has a net worth of $10 million. Wendy Schultz is best known as the guitarist and lead singer of the alternative folk band the Lumineers, with which he has recorded such hit songs as "Ho Hey," "Stubborn Love," "Ophelia," and "Gloria." Known for their energetic live shows, the Lumineers became one of the top touring bands in the United States in the 2010s.

Early Life and Education

Wesley Schultz was born on December 30, 1982 in Ramsey, New Jersey to Judy and clinical psychologist Michael. He has an older sister named Rebecca and a younger brother named Sam. Growing up, Schultz and his brother played golf and took lessons at Darlington Golf Course. He continued playing golf at Ramsey High School. For his higher education, Schultz attended the University of Richmond in Virginia.

Career Beginnings

As a youth, Schultz was best friends with Josh Fraites. After Fraites passed away from a drug overdose in 2002, Schultz befriended his younger brother Jeremiah, a drummer. Together, the two played music around New York City under various names, and released an EP.

The Lumineers

Struggling to make it big in New York City, Schultz and Fraites moved to Denver, Colorado in 2009. There, they put up a Craigslist ad for a cellist and heard back from Neyla Pekarek, who subsequently became the third member of the Lumineers. After playing gigs around Denver and doing some national tours, the Lumineers released their eponymous debut studio album in 2012. Supported by the hit single "Ho Hey," the album reached number two on the Billboard 200 and number eight on the UK Albums Chart. The band subsequently went on its first world tour, from 2012 to 2013. In 2016, the Lumineers released their second studio album, "Cleopatra," which debuted atop both the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. Its singles included "Ophelia" and "Angela."

The third studio album by the Lumineers, entitled "III," was released in 2019; it was the first of their albums without Pekarek. Supported by the lead single "Gloria," the album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and number eight on the UK Albums Chart. In 2021, the Lumineers released the song "Brightside," the lead single from their upcoming fourth studio album of the same name. The album came out in early 2022 and reached number six on the Billboard 200. A little over three years later, the Lumineers released "Automatic," their fifth studio album. Its lead single was "Same Old Song." In addition to their studio albums, the Lumineers have released several EPs and the live album "Live from Wrigley Field."

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Musical Influences

As members of the Lumineers, Schultz and Fraites are musically inspired by such artists as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, and Talking Heads. They have also cited Ludwig van Beethoven and Pearl Jam as influences, as well as various film composers.

Other Work

In 2016, Schultz sang the Beatles song "Honey Pie" in an episode of the animated children's television show "Beat Bugs." Later as a solo artist, he released a cover album in 2020 called "Vignettes," featuring songs he used to play in bars and coffee shops when he started his career in music. In late 2024, Schultz collaborated with Uruguayan artist Zeballos on the single "AIRPORT RISOTTO."

Personal Life

Schultz is married to his wife Brandy, who co-founded the niche childcare business Adventure Nannies. Together, they have a son named Lenny.

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