
Gerry Goffin’s net worth stands at $50 Million
Gerry Goffin Wiki Biography
Gerald Goffin, born on 11 February 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City USA, was of Russian and Jewish descent. He was a prolific lyricist, collaborating with his first wife Carole King to write numerous international pop hits, including “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “Go Away Little Girl”. He also worked with other composers such as Michael Masser and Barry Goldberg. His successful music career contributed significantly to his estimated net worth.
Reports as of early-2017 revealed his net worth to be $50 million, largely accumulated from his prosperous music career. Goffin attended Brooklyn Technical High School. After completing high school, he served a year at the US Naval Academy as part of the Marine Corps Reserve before quitting. He then pursued a chemistry degree at Queens College, where he met Carole Klein, later known as Carole King. Their collaboration in songwriting propelled his career.
Gerry Goffin Net Worth: $50 million
Goffin was the lyricist for Carole’s music, and they also developed a romantic relationship. During this time, he worked at a chemicals manufacturer while writing songs. He was involved in creating the single “Oh Neil”, which didn’t become a hit but earned him a contract at Aldon. While he collaborated with writers such as Jack Keller and Barry Mann, his partnership with Carole King became the most successful and enduring. They jointly created hits like “The Loco-Motion”, “One Fine Day”, “I’m into Something Good”, “Goin’ Back”, and “A Natural Woman”. They also collaborated with record producer Phil Spector.
The duo divorced in 1969. According to an interview, Carole sought to become her own lyricist while Goffin struggled due to LSD usage. Regardless, his net worth continued to rise.
In 1973, Goffin released his album “It Ain’t Exactly Entertainment”, which didn’t achieve success. He then began collaborating with other composers and won an Academy Award in 1976 for his work on the theme for the film “Mahogany”. He also contributed to songs like the Diana Ross’ “Saving All My Love for You” and Whitney Houston’s “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You”. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his song “So Sad the Song”, featured in the film “Pipe Dreams”.
In 1987, Gerry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Carole King, followed by their induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame three years later. He released a second solo album entitled “Back Room Blood”, with two songs co-written with Bob Dylan. He was also among the first to recognize Kelly Clarkson before her “American Idol” audition.
Personally, Goffin was married to Carole King from 1959 to 1969, and they have two daughters, one of whom is singer Louise Goffin. He also has a daughter with Jeanie Reavis. In the early 1970s, he married Barbara Behling, and they had a son before divorcing within a few years. In the 1980s, he married songwriter Ellen Minasian, and they had a daughter before divorcing in 1995. His final marriage was to actress Michele Conaway. Gerry Goffin passed away in June 2014 in Los Angeles.
Full Name | Gerry Goffin |
Net Worth | $50 Million |
Date Of Birth | February 11, 1939 |
Died | June 19, 2014, Los Angeles, California, United States |
Place Of Birth | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
Profession | Lyricist |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Carole King (m. 1959–1969) |
Children | Louise Goffin, Sherry Goffin, Dawn Reavis |
Nicknames | Gerald Goffin |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1132342/ |
Awards | Grammy Trustees Award |
Albums | It Ain’t Exactly Entertainment, Back Room Blood |
Nominations | Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Academy Award for Best Original Song, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical, WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Musical, It’s Not the Spotlight, Tr… |
# | Fact |
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1 | Father of Louise Goffin and Sherry Goffin Kondor (with Carole King) and Dawn Reavis (with Jeanie Reavis). |
2 | Inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame (with Carole King) in 1987. |
3 | Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with Carole King) in 1990. |
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