Stone Gossard Net Worth - Pulptastic

Publish date: 2024-06-08

What Is Stone Gossard’s Net Worth?

Stone Gossard, a musician and producer, has a net worth of $75 million. He gained fame as a guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the rock band Pearl Jam. Before forming Pearl Jam, Gossard was in the bands Green River and Mother Love Bone. He joined Chris Cornell’s band Temple of the Dog before recruiting Eddie Vedder and Dave Krusen for Pearl Jam.

Pearl Jam has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, released 11 studio albums, won a Grammy, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. Gossard has also released two solo albums, produced a music video and a documentary, and founded the record label Loosegroove Records. He has produced music for other artists and owns a recording studio called Studio Litho in Seattle.

Stone Gossard’s Early Life and Career

Stone Gossard was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1966. His parents were Mary Carolyn Carpenter and David W. Gossard Jr., and he grew up with two sisters. Gossard attended Seattle’s Northwest Boarding School and played in his first band, March of Crimes, with future Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd and novelist Jonathan Evison. He later joined The Ducky Boys, led by future Mudhoney guitarist Steve Turner.

Stone Gossard’s Musical Career

After playing in several local bands, Stone Gossard joined Green River with vocalist Mark Arm, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Alex Vincent. The band released the EPs “Come On Down” (1985) and “Dry As a Bone” (1987) and the album “Rehab Doll” (1988).

Gossard then formed Mother Love Bone with Ament, Bruce Fairweather, Andrew Wood, and Greg Gilmore. The band released the EP “Shine” (1989) and the album “Apple” (1990) before Wood died of a heroin overdose in March 1990, causing the band to disband.

Stone reunited with his childhood friend Mike McCready and the two were trying to start a band with Jeff Ament when they were asked to join Chris Cornell’s new band Temple of the Dog, which was a tribute to Wood. The band released a self-titled album on A&M Records in 1991 featuring the singles “Hunger Strike” and “Say Hello 2 Heaven,” both of which reached the top 10 on the “Billboard” Mainstream Rock chart.

Pearl Jam’s Success and Stone Gossard’s Side Projects

In 1990, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Mike McCready formed Mookie Blaylock with Eddie Vedder and Dave Krusen. The band later changed their name to Pearl Jam and achieved massive success with their debut album “Ten” in 1991, which reached #2 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Diamond in the U.S. and Platinum or higher in eight other countries. Their next three albums, “Vs.” (1993), “Vitalogy” (1994), and “No Code” (1996), also reached #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and went Platinum or higher in several countries.

In addition to their success on the charts, Pearl Jam also made headlines in 1994 for boycotting Ticketmaster, with Gossard and Ament testifying before Congress on the matter. The band won a Grammy in 1996 for the “Vitalogy” track “Spin the Black Circle,” and their 2006 single “World Wide Suicide” reached #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and #2 on the Mainstream Rock chart.

Outside of Pearl Jam, Gossard has released albums with the bands Brad and Painted Shield, as well as two solo albums. Pearl Jam also performed on Neil Young’s 1995 album “Mirror Ball” and served as his backing band on an 11-date tour.

Marriage and Children

Stone Gossard married Liz Weber on March 3, 2007. They had a daughter named Vivian in April of the same year. However, the couple divorced in May 2011.

Gossard then married Vivien Wang on October 1, 2011. The couple has three daughters together, named Faye, Marlowe, and Gwinny.

Pearl Jam’s Accolades

Pearl Jam has received 12 Grammy nominations and won Best Hard Rock Performance for “Spin the Black Circle” in 1996. They were also awarded American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist, Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist, and Favorite Alternative Artist. The band received a CableACE Award nomination and five MTV Video Music Award nominations, winning Video of the Year, Best Group Video, and Best Metal/Hard Rock Video for “Pearl Jam: Jeremy, Color Version” in 1993.

Additionally, they earned Online Film & Television Association Award and World Soundtrack Award nominations for “Man of the Hour” from the “Big Fish” soundtrack. Pearl Jam has been nominated for Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Album, Album of the Year, Best Short Form Music Video, and Best Recording Package at the Grammy Awards.

Gossard Sells Seattle Home for $885,000

In 1992, Stone Gossard purchased a 2,610 square foot home in Seattle for $230,000. The three-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home was sold in 2017 for $885,000, which was $120,000 above the asking price.

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