Best known for songs like ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ and ‘Everybody’s Changing,’ Keane has been a big name in music since breaking through in the early 2000s.
Their debut album, ‘Hopes and Fears,’ was a huge hit, topping the UK charts and winning the Brit Award for Best British Album in 2005. Their later albums also did well—’Under the Iron Sea’ hit No. 4 on the US Billboard 200, while ‘Strangeland’ reached No. 1 in the UK.
Even after taking a four-year break in the mid-2010s, Keane kept their momentum. When they returned in 2019 with ‘Cause and Effect,’ the album hit No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and got mostly positive reviews. Since the band members also worked on other projects during and after the break, time has only added to their experience and value.
4. Jesse Quin
Jesse Quin became Keane’s bassist in 2008 after first joining them as a touring musician. Besides playing with Keane, he has also been part of Mt. Desolation, a band that includes members of Mumford & Sons. While he’s had a varied career, his earnings from Keane haven’t been as high as some of the others, putting his estimated net worth at around $4 million.
3. Richard Hughes
As Keane’s drummer, Richard Hughes isn’t as much in the spotlight as Tom Chaplin or Tim Rice-Oxley, but his role in the band has been key. Drummers usually make less than lead singers and songwriters, but years of touring and album sales have still brought him a solid income, with his net worth sitting at about $4-5 million.
2. Tom Chaplin
With his powerful voice and stage presence, Tom Chaplin became the face of Keane. Outside the band, he’s had a solo career, releasing albums like ‘The Wave’ and ‘Midpoint.’ Though his solo work has been well received, it hasn’t matched Keane’s success. Even with income from his own music and tours, his net worth is estimated at about $6 million—slightly less than Rice-Oxley, who earns more from songwriting royalties.
1. Tim Rice-Oxley
Tim Rice-Oxley is the heart of Keane, writing most of their songs. His work on the band’s biggest hits has kept the royalties coming, making him the wealthiest member. Outside of Keane, he has also written songs for artists like Kylie Minogue and worked on other music projects. Though he has faced personal struggles, including a battle with alcoholism, he has stayed active in the industry. Thanks to his songwriting success and steady income, his net worth is estimated at around $7 million.
