Jesse Colin Young Net Worth: “Get Together” singer’s fortune explored as he dies at 83

Jesse Colin Young, a founding member of The Youngbloods, passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 83. In conversation with People Magazine, his representative confirmed his unfortunate demise.

According to the statement:

"It is with deep sadness that we announce music legend Jesse Colin Young, who left a unique mark on the intersecting worlds of folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock & roll, died in his home in Aiken, South Carolina yesterday afternoon."

Sharing the unexpected news, his representative further stated:

"As the frontman of The Youngbloods, he immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with 'Get Together,' an international hit that called for peace and brotherhood during the turbulent 1960s."

In between updates on Jesse Colin Young's death, several questions concerning his amassed net worth are surfacing among netizens scrolling social media. The renowned rock singer-songwriter had a net worth of $2 million before passing away on Sunday, according to a Celebrity Net Worth report.

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Jesse Colin Young worked hard to build his wealth

The Youngbloods members established an acclaimed name in the music industry in the 1960s. As a vocalist and co-founder, Jesse has always been one of the famous names of this iconic rock band. In addition to performing with the group, he released solo music too, which garnered a lot of love and appreciation from the audience back in the day.

Jesse Colin Young studied at Phillips Academy in Andover, Ohio University, and New York University to explore and diversify his knowledge in music. According to the outlet, the late singer released his solo albums in 1964 and 1965, named The Soul of a City Boy and Young Blood.

In 1965, frontman Jesse Colin Young formed The Youngbloods in Greenwich Village with guitarist-vocalist Jerry Corbitt, drummer Joe Bauer, and guitarist-pianist Lowell Levinger.

Known for folk-rock music, the American band's grandest breakthrough moment was the release of the song Get Together.

Jesse garnered noteworthy wealth with his musical projects, solo albums, and popular band performances.

With The Youngbloods, the band members released a few iconic songs such as Grizzly Bear (1966), Darkness, Darkness (1969), and Sunlight (1969). Some of his solo hits include Sugar Babe (1975), Song For Juli (1973), Ridgetop (1973), Before You Came (1975), and Miss Hesitation (1973).

Jesse had built a beautiful home for himself and his family in Marin County and even wrote the song Ridgetop for this picturesque property surrounded by views of Tomales Bay. Unfortunately, they lost their home in 1995 due to a fire. After the distressing incident of their home burning down, the family moved to Hawaii.

The singer spoke about relocating following the heartbreaking accident. According to an SFGATE report, he said back then,

"My wife has a little coffee farm in Hawaii, and we're going to move there."

He described it as "very much a death" and said it was painful to see his house in such a state of ruin. He described the house burning down, saying, "You find yourself suffering, and five minutes later you're fine."