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What Is George Lynch’s Net Worth?
George Lynch, the celebrated American musician and songwriter, best known for his work with Dokken and Lynch Mob, has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2025. This valuation reflects his decades-long career in the music industry, encompassing album sales, touring, endorsements, and other ventures.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Born on September 28, 1954, in Spokane, Washington, George Lynch’s musical journey began in his childhood. By the late 1970s, he was actively involved in the Los Angeles music scene, playing with bands like The Boyz. In the early 1980s, Lynch joined Dokken, which marked a pivotal moment in his career. As history proves, much of the band’s album sales and credibility is the result of George Lynch’s guitar abilities and songwriting. From 1983 to 1988, Dokken released five albums, achieving considerable success in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Dokken’s widespread recognition significantly boosted Lynch’s profile. In 1990, Dokken received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, further solidifying Lynch’s reputation as a leading guitarist. By the early 1990s George had become a marquee guitar hero throughout the world.
Ventures with Lynch Mob and Solo Work
After Dokken disbanded in 1989 due to internal conflicts, George Lynch formed Lynch Mob. The band released its first album, “Wicked Sensation,” in 1990. In just three years, the Lynch Mob released two records and hit the road on two worldwide tours. In 1993, Lynch released his first solo album, “Sacred Groove,” showcasing a broader range of his musical and guitar styles. He also formed a project with former Dokken bandmate Jeff Pilson, releasing the Wicked Underground album in 2003 under the name Lynch/Pilson. That same year, Lynch assembled The George Lynch Group, with which he has continued to record and tour regularly.
In August 2020, George Lynch revealed he was no longer going to release music or tour with the band’s name (Lynch Mob) due to its racial connotations. However, in October 2022, Lynch resumed performing under the Lynch Mob moniker. On January 19, 2024, Lynch Mob announced that they will be embarking on a year-and-a-half long farewell tour, titled The Final Ride, in celebration of their 35th anniversary. The tour began on February 1, 2024 in Warrendale, Pennsylvania and concluded in March 2025 on the Monsters of Rock cruise.
Guitar Endorsements and Business Ventures
Lynch’s influence extends beyond his recordings and performances. He has a long-standing endorsement relationship with ESP Guitars, and Seymour Duncan created the “Screamin’ Demon” signature series pickup in his honor. These endorsements and his custom guitar business, Mr. Scary Guitars, have contributed to his income. George Lynch is ranked No. 47 on the list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” by Guitar World magazine and No. 10 on the “Top 10 Metal Guitarists of All Time” by Gibson.
Discography Highlights
George Lynch’s discography includes a variety of albums and collaborations across different projects:
- Dokken: Five albums from 1983 to 1988.
- Lynch Mob: “Wicked Sensation” (1990). The first Lynch Mob album was released in 1990, titled Wicked Sensation. The title track, along with “River of Love,” “She’s Evil But She’s Mine,” and “For a Million Years” were archetypes of the 1980s glam metal scene.
- Solo: “Sacred Groove” (1993).
- Lynch/Pilson: “Wicked Underground” (2003). With new confidence, George began working with former Dokken bandmate Jeff Pilson on what was to become a lengthy album titled “Wicked Underground.”
- The George Lynch Group: Regular recordings and tours.
George Lynch released 3 successful albums via RatPak Records in 2012, “Legacy” an all instrumental EP, Lynch Mob “Sound Mountain Sessions” and T&N “Slave To The Empire” that featured original Dokken members Jeff Pilson and Mick Brown along with a host of other guest singers including Sebastian Bach, Tim “Ripper” Owens, dUg Pinnick and Warrant singer Robert Mason) & the album features remakes of 5 classic Dokken songs and 7 new original songs.
In 2014 George released Lynch Mob “Unplugged – Live From Sugar Hill Studios” (Rat Pak Records) an all-acoustic performance of their classic hits. In 2013 George formed KXM a super-group trio that featured King’s X front man dUg Pinnick and Korn drummer Ray Luzier. Their debut album released in March on Rat Pak Records and landed #31 on the Billboard top 200.
