He knew how to inspire the most important artists of the last 100 years, but could not manage their finances and lost millions.
In the 60s the world of rock changed forever. The irruption of The Beatles In the music scene he revolutionized absolutely everything. Consolidated a style that was Replicated for many years and millions artists But who did the Beatles admire? Most likely more than one singer, and among them he was Harry Nilsson.
The American singer -songwriter, born in 1941 in New York, also dedicated himself to composing rock and pop, in addition to touching the keyboard. His debut studio album, Spotlight On Nilsson, was launched in 1966, but his career continued dynamically, took more records in the following years and reached the number 3 in the United States with one of them.
Harry Nilsson
The rise of Harry Nilsson, the singer who managed to stay in the story
The New York, after his debut album, was blessed in the approval of Liverpool’s and his career did nothing but ascend. In 1971 it reached number 3 in the United States, 2 in Australia and 4 in the United Kingdom. In addition to continuing to draw albums, at least one a year for a decade, in 1980 he got the number 1 position with his single “Without You”.
His financial ascent also suddenly occurred, by the end of the 60 and early 70s he had already signed Contracts for around 5 million dollarssomething that would be 36 million if we adjust it to current inflation. Unfortunately, he lost much of his fortune when he was scammed by an former representative, who turned 2 years of condemnation for stealing his clients.
Debts of millions and in ruin: Nilsson’s death
Upon reaching the 90s, He believed to have a heritage of at least 8 million dollars. Since his birth, he had to deal with heart problems and, unfortunately, in February 1993, that issue began to become increasingly frequent. After surviving his first attack, he pressed the label to make retrospective albums of his career, and at the end of recording the voices, a year later, he died of a heart attack, on January 15, 1994.
At the time of dying, not only did it not have the 8 million dollars he thought he had, but also had A 1 million debtso their family and heirs had to declare themselves in bankruptcy.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
