Tico Torres is an American drummer and musician who boasts a net worth of 20 million dollars. His successful music career with Bon Javi has contributed to his fortune. He has made most of his fortune through concert sales, album sales, and endorsements.
Music Career
Tico Torres loved music from a young age, and by 16, he had already started playing drums. His first band was Six Feet Under. He then went on to work with various bands and artists, including Cher, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and Pat Benatar. He managed to record about 26 albums with these artists before 1980.
Joining Bon Jovi was the best decision Tico Torres made in his music career. In the early 1980s, he met Alec John Such. They became friends, and he later encouraged him to join Bon Jovi. Tico was reluctant at first about joining the band, given that the lead singer and the founder of the band, Jon Bon Jovi, was 9 years younger than him. However, after watching him sing, he was excited about joining the band.
Other Ventures
Besides music, Tico Torres is also a painter and a businessman. He realized that he had another talent (painting) in 1994 and has been painting since then. He paints whatever he encounters on a daily basis. The drummer even paints his music career with Bon Javi. He has painted several paintings and one of them was featured in one of his band’s videos.
Tico Torres is also a business owner. He owns a children’s fashion line named Rock Star Baby. The line has been in business for over a decade, and it sells furniture, toys, jewelry, clothing, and strollers. He makes a good amount of money from his business, and this has contributed to his financial success.
Philanthropy
Tico Torres is someone who loves giving back to society. Given that he has had his fair share of health struggles, Tico Torres understands how ill health can impair one’s life. In 2013, he experienced severe abdominal pain and had to be rushed to the hospital, where an emergency gallbladder surgery was performed. Following this experience, Tico founded The Tico Torres Children Foundation. It is a charity organization geared towards helping needy children. These include those struggling with hunger, neglect, abuse, diseases, and homelessness. The organization has made a significant impact on the lives of needy children in various parts of the world.
Besides that, Tico serves on the Amazon Conservation Board of Directors. He supports the organization financially. Tico also supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Real Estate
Tico Torres has not invested a lot in real estate but has a home in Colts Neck, New Jersey. Besides that, the drummer has another home in Jupiter, Florida. Tico Torres has not openly mentioned when and how much he bought the two properties, but they must be worth millions of dollars.
Tico Torres’s Net Worth
As noted, Tico Torres has made most of his fortune through his music career. However, his various business ventures have also contributed to his fortune, which stands at 20 million dollars.
