Harry Wayne Casey Net Worth

What is Harry Wayne Casey’s Net Worth?

Harry Wayne Casey, known as KC, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and producer who has a net worth of $10 million.

He founded KC and the Sunshine Band in 1973, which gained attention in the UK for their funk, disco, and R&B sound before breaking through in the US in 1975.

Some of their hits include “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s the Way (I Like It),” and “Shake Your Booty.”

After a solo career and a serious accident, Casey took a break from music before reuniting with the band in the mid-90s, and they continue to perform around the world.

Early Life and Musical Influences

Harry Wayne Casey was born on January 31, 1951 in Opa-locka, Florida. He developed a strong interest in music at an early age, influenced by the organ music he heard in church. His parents enrolled him in piano lessons and he would often perform in backyard concerts for his family and friends. As a teenager, he played in a band called Five Doors Down. Casey attended Hialeah High School and graduated in 1969. He went on to study at Miami-Dade Junior College while working part-time at a drugstore and later a record store.

KC and the Sunshine Band: Rise to Fame and Breakup

Casey became friends with employees of TK Records and Tone Distributors while working at a record store. He was eventually given a job in the warehouse and met bassist Richard Finch. They formed KC and the Sunshine Band and released their first singles in 1973 and 1974.

The band gained popularity in Europe before rising to prominence in the United States with hits like “Get Down Tonight” and “That’s the Way (I Like It).” They won five Grammy Awards in 1976 and continued to release albums, including “Who Do You Love” and “Do You Wanna Go Party.”

As disco music lost popularity, the band began including more ballads on their albums. They signed with Epic Records after TK Records filed for bankruptcy in 1980, but their subsequent releases were not as successful. The band broke up soon after.

Casey was involved in a severe car accident in 1982 and had to relearn how to walk, dance, and play the piano. He formed the independent label MECA and released the hit song “Give It Up” in 1983. He continues to tour as KC and the Sunshine Band.

Personal Life of Harry Wayne Casey

Harry Wayne Casey, who resides in Miami Lakes, Florida, keeps his personal life private and out of the public eye. He has not been married and does not share personal stories on social media. There is no confirmation of him having any children.

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