The net worth of James Last, a German composer and leader of a big band, was $5 million.
Born in Bremen, Germany in April 1929, James Last died there in June 2015.
He began his career as a jazz bassist and was recognized as the best bassist in Germany from 1950 to 1952.
His “happy music” was well-known, and his albums were highly successful in Germany and the United Kingdom.
There were 65 albums that made it to the UK charts last time.
Throughout his lifetime, he amassed a worldwide album sales of 200 million, with 200 gold discs and 14 platinum discs in Germany alone.
The Order of Merit, West Germany’s highest civilian award, was given to Last in 1978, and his song “Games That Lovers Play” has been covered over 100 times.
The international success of “Happy Heart” can be attributed to the fact that Petula Clark and Andy Williams have interpreted it.
Eric Clapton has been the only artist to perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall more than anyone else.
His arrangements for big bands frequently incorporated a lively dance beat that relied heavily on brass and bass.
Despite being labeled as the “hero of elevator music,” he was actually the most successful bandleader from the 1950s to 2000.
On June 9, 2015, James Last passed away at the age of 86.