Alan Wilder, born Alan Charles Wilder, is a well-known musician, composer and record producer. He is best known as a former member of the band Depeche Mode. This band existed between the years 1982 and 1995. After leaving the band, he dedicated himself entirely to his musical project, Recoil. Apart from that, he is known as a music producer.
Fast facts
| Celebrated Name: | Alan Charles Wilder |
| Real name/full name: | Alan Wilder |
| Sex: | He |
| Age: | 63 years old |
| Date of birth: | 1 June 1959 |
| Birthplace: | Hammersmith, London, UK |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.74 m |
| Weight: | 75 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Just |
| Marital status: | Sign |
| Wife/spouse (name): | Jeri Wilder (m. 1991-1994) |
| Children/children (son and daughter): | Yes (Paris Wilder, Stanley Duke Wilder) |
| Is Alan Wilder Gay?: | None |
| Profession: | Musician, composer, arranger, record producer |
| Pay: | 1 million dollars |
| Net worth in 2022: | $50 million |
Alan Wilder Biography
Alan was born in 1959. He was born in the London neighborhood of Hammersmith. Alan was reportedly born into a middle-class family. Despite being born in Hammersmith, we now know he grew up in Acton, West London.
His parents had always supported and encouraged him to pursue his musical interests since he was a child. As a result, he began learning the piano at the age of eight. He soon enrolled at St Clement Danes Grammar School.
Alan decided to work for bands such as The Dragons, Real To Real, Wolfgang Marsland, The Hitman and others after completing his education.
Alan Wilder Age, Height, Weight
Alan Wilder was born on June 1, 1959 and is 63 years old in 2023. His height is 1.74 m and he weighs 75 kg.
Career
When the band Depeche Mode needed someone under the age of 21, Alan decided to lie about his age (he was 22) and was hired. He joined the band in 1982. He was initially assigned the role of touring keyboardist. However, he later became a full member of the band. Alan wrote many songs as a composer. Two Minute Warning, If You Want, and The Landscape Is Changing are a few examples.
Alan is known for playing piano in addition to playing synthesizers in the band. He has often performed the band’s signature ballad, Somebody. He also played oboe on the band’s well-known anthem, Everything Counts.
Alan was widely praised for his amazing and impressive performance when the album Enjoy The Silence was released. As a result, the album became one of the band’s most commercially successful releases.
Alan made the decision to leave the band in 1995. When asked why he said he had to leave the band due to dissatisfaction with the band’s internal relations.
Wilder founded Recoil simply as a side project in 1986. He had often stated that he had created this project simply as an antidote to Depeche Mode, and that he had created it to satisfy himself while working with his former band.
Recoil is known for releasing several notable albums, including Bloodline. This was one of the first singles where Wilder took the unusual step of recruiting guest vocalists. Recoil’s next album, Unsound Methods, will also feature guest vocalists. Other albums include Liquid, Subhuman, Selected and others.
Alan Wilder achievements and awards
There is not much information available about Alan Wilder’s prices. Despite this, he is widely regarded for his talent as a musician and producer. He is known for doing a lot of covers and collaborating with other bands. Apart from that, he had done several remixes.
Alan Wilder net worth in 2023
Alan’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million as of July 2023. His net worth increased primarily as a result of his membership in his former band, Depeche Mode.
Apart from that, he increased his net worth by successfully popularizing Recoil. All of his past and recent works, including covers, collaborations, and remixes, increased his net worth.
Alan Wilder is a talented musician who has dedicated his life to becoming a qualified musician. The Korgis and Recoil are two of his best known acts. He currently lives in West Sussex and was last seen as an executive producer in 2012.
Alan Wilder Wife, Marriage
Alan Wilder has always been known to keep his personal life private. We only know that he lives in England. He had previously been married to Hepzibah Sessa, with whom he had two children. We now know that he is in a relationship with a journalist with whom he has a child.