Simon Le Bon Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Height, Band, Albums

Simon Le Bon is a renowned English singer, songwriter, and musician, celebrated as the charismatic lead vocalist and lyricist of the iconic new wave band Duran Duran.

With a career spanning over four decades, he has also contributed to the side project Arcadia and earned global recognition for his distinctive voice and dynamic stage presence, influencing music, fashion, and philanthropy.

Profile

• Full Name: Simon John Charles Le Bon
• Stage Name: Simon Le Bon
• Born: October 27, 1958
• Age: 66 years old
• Birthplace: Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor
• Height: 6’1.5″ (1.87 m)
• Parents: John Le Bon, Ann-Marie Le Bon
• Siblings: David Le Bon, Jonathan Le Bon
• Spouse: Yasmin Le Bon
• Children: Amber Rose Tamara Le Bon, Saffron Sahara Le Bon, Tallulah Pine Le Bon
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth:$65 million USD

Early Life and Education

Simon Le Bon was born on October 27, 1958, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, to John and Ann-Marie Le Bon. The eldest of three boys, he grew up with brothers David and Jonathan in a family of Huguenot descent.

Simon attended Pinner County Grammar School, the same school as Elton John, and later Nower Hill High School. After graduating, he worked on a kibbutz in Israel’s Negev desert in 1978 and studied art history at the University of Birmingham before focusing on music. His ethnicity is mixed (English, Irish, French), and he describes himself as a “concerned agnostic.”

Career

Simon Le Bon rose to fame as the frontman of Duran Duran, joining the band in 1980 after being introduced by his ex-girlfriend Fiona Kemp. Auditioning in pink leopard-print trousers with a notebook of poems, he adapted one, “Sound of Thunder,” to the band’s music, securing his role. Duran Duran’s debut album, Duran Duran (1981), launched them into the New Romantic movement with hits like “Girls on Film.” Subsequent albums Rio (1982), Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), and Arena (1984) solidified their global success.

During a 1985 band hiatus, Le Bon formed Arcadia with Nick Rhodes, releasing the hit single “Election Day” and the album So Red the Rose. Duran Duran reunited in 2001, releasing Astronaut (2004) with the Top 10 single “(Reach Up for The) Sunrise.”

Le Bon also pursued solo projects, including “Follow in My Footsteps” for Requiem for the Americas (1989) and “Nobody Knows” for Shinzou Sound’s Synesthesia (2006). In 1998, he co-founded SYN Entertainment with his wife Yasmin and friend Nick Wood, producing music for advertising and cinema. His acting credits include The Saint (1997), Donnie Darko (2001), and Layer Cake (2004). Le Bon’s contributions to music and philanthropy continue to inspire fans worldwide.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @simonlebon
• Facebook Handle: Simon Le Bon
• Twitter Handle: @SimonJCLeBON

Personal Life

Simon Le Bon, 66, has been married to supermodel Yasmin Le Bon since December 27, 1985, after meeting her through her modeling agency. The couple, who wed in Kensington, London, have three daughters: Amber Rose Tamara (born 1989), Saffron Sahara (born 1991), and Tallulah Pine (born 1994). They are grandparents to Taro Arturo and Skye Nouri, sons of Saffron and her partner Benjamin Compston.

Previously engaged to model Claire Stansfield in the early 1980s, Le Bon is now based in London and enjoys sailing, despite surviving two near-fatal incidents: one during the “Wild Boys” music video shoot and another when his yacht Drum capsized in the 1985 Fastnet Race. His hobbies include science fiction, long walks, and supporting charities like the Tall Ships Youth Trust and Blue Marine Foundation.

Discography

• Duran Duran (1981) – Lead Vocals, Lyricist
• Rio (1982) – Lead Vocals, Lyricist
• Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983) – Lead Vocals, Lyricist
• Arena (1984) – Lead Vocals, Lyricist
• So Red the Rose (1985, Arcadia) – Lead Vocals, Lyricist
• The Saint (1997) – Soundtrack Contributor
• Donnie Darko (2001) – Soundtrack Contributor
• Layer Cake (2004) – Soundtrack Contributor
• Astronaut (2004) – Lead Vocals, Lyricist
• “Follow in My Footsteps” (1989) – Solo Single
• “Nobody Knows” (2006, Shinzou Sound) – Co-writer, Vocals

Net Worth

Simon Le Bon’s net worth is estimated at $65 million USD. His wealth comes primarily from his successful music career with Duran Duran, which has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, as well as solo projects and SYN Entertainment. Endorsements for organizations like the Air Ambulance Service and Blue Marine Foundation also contribute to his earnings.