Last updated on: September 20, 2024
Josh Dun is one of those musicians who just stands out. If you’re into alternative music, chances are that you’ve probably heard his name. After all, the man is part of the role model group, Twenty One Pilots, breaking all kinds of barriers with their genre-bending music. What I love about Josh is his insane energy. The kind of drummer who doesn’t just keep the beat-he commands it.
Josh was born on June 18, 1988 in Columbus, Ohio, and grew up loving the sound of music, though he wasn’t a child from a super musical family. Can you imagine that? Most people think to be a great musician you have to start young or come from a long line of performers, but not Josh. He taught himself how to play the drums! Just imagine young Josh with his headphones blasting records from punk bands and trying to nail every beat. That’s the passion that got him to where he is today.
In 2011, Josh’s life was about to change for good. He joined Twenty One Pilots after the band members had left the band. It’s funny how sometimes that’s when things click in life. Sometimes, you just stumble into the right person. Now, Josh and Tyler Joseph, the lead vocalist and brainchild of the band’s lyrics, is the definition of that phrase. They immediately clicked and formed their sound. That oneness is something you can feel with every song-they’ve got chemistry that makes them more brothers than just bandmates.
If you have ever attended a Twenty One Pilots concert-or at the very least, seen some recordings of their live shows-you’re going to know Josh isn’t hiding behind the drum kit. He’s out there, giving everything he has all for the show. His drumming is filled with power and emotion; sometimes you can see the intensity in every hit of the drum. Actually, they take the whole drum kit on a platform and push it right into the crowd! I saw that video and just wondered, “How in the world does he focus with all that adrenaline?”
Josh’s style is really cool, too. He’s not just a straightforward rock drummer; he incorporates punk beats, electronic elements, and even a little hip-hop. That’s one of the things that makes Twenty One Pilots not pegged as merely a band of one genre. You’ll hear this heavy drum-driving beat one minute, but then there’s this soft, electronic rhythm going on.
Another feature of Josh is that he has a style. It would be usual for him to appear on stage in bright colored costumes, his drum kit illuminated in neon colors. Sometimes he’s rocking his face paint, sometimes he’s rocking the sleeveless tank top-but whatever it is, he’s got that air of, “I’m here to make this a show.” It is not solely about music for him; it is the experience. You know what I mean; some artists have that feel to your concert, as if you’re part of something bigger? That is what Josh has as a gift: he pulls you into the moment; it is no longer just a performance, but a memory.
As of October 2024, Josh Dun is 36 years and 3 months old, his estimated net worth is $16 million, and he stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (175 cm or 1.75 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Joshua William Dun
Nickname
Josh Dun
Profession
American musician
Career
Debut
Album
Twenty One Pilots (2013)
Best Known for
As Josh Dun- is the drummer for one of the most popular musical duos, “Twenty One Pilots”.
Genres
Alternative hip hop electropop indie pop pop rock rap-rock alternative rock
Instruments
Drum
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
18 June 1988
Age
As of today, he is 36 years, 3 months, and 23 days old.
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Residence
Columbus, Ohio, United States
School / College / University
Tree of Life Christian Schools | Northridge Campus
Religion
Dun is a devout Christian.
Race / Ethnicity
Irish, English, French, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh descent.
Hobbies
- Swimming
- Workout
- Drumming
Tattoo
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet: 5′ 8″
- In Centimetres: 175 cm
- In meters: 1.75 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 66 kg
- In Pounds: 145 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: 40″
- Biceps Size: 13″
- Waist Size: 32″
Shoe size
10 US
Eye color
Green
Hair Color
Black
Family
Wife
Debby Ryan (2019–Present)
Father
William Earl “Bill” Dun (physical therapy assistant)
Mother
Laura McCollum Dun (hospice social worker)
Siblings
Jordan Dun (Brother)
Jordan is the younger and only brother. He has quite a good following on Instagram. He is currently engaged to a Sculptor artist Ronja Kappel.
Ashley Dun (Sister)
Ashley is an author and co-owner of Secret Midnight Press. She was previously married but is now single.
Abigail Dun (Sister)
Abigail is the youngest and most pampered sibling. She is active on Instagram and has more than 95k followers.
Now she is in a relationship with a person named Jacky V.
Children
None.
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Debby Ryan
Marriage Date
31 Dec 2019
Girlfriend and Dating History
Debby Ryan (2013–Present)
Ashley Frangipane (2015)
Net worth 2024
$16 million
As of October 2024, it’s estimated that Josh Dun has a net worth of about $16 million, based on information from different reliable sources. He earns money from several different sources, ranging from music sales to endorsements and live performances. His wealth primarily stems from his involvement in the band, but he has also built a personal brand that opens up additional income streams.
Here’s a deep dive into where Josh Dun makes his money and how much he earns from different sources:
1. Albums Sales and Streaming Revenue
Josh Dun, as one of the group members in Twenty One Pilots, may reap all the popularity and success achieved through both album sales and streaming. All those albums such as Blurryface, Trench, and Scaled and Icy have sold millions of copies worldwide; for example, Blurryface is a multi-platinum one meaning that more than 6 million units have been sold.
- Earnings from Album Sales: Normally, artists are paid around $1-$2 per album sold once the artist’s copy sold and its associated cost of distribution is covered. Assuming that Josh has sold millions of his albums, then a million dollars undoubtedly have been made in revenue by just album sales alone.
- Streaming Revenue: The band enjoys over one billion streams on streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. The industry pays out at streaming, but that number is usually in the $0.003 to $0.005 per stream. At hundreds of millions of streams, Josh and the band likely collect several million dollars every year from streams alone.
2. Touring and Live Shows
Live shows continue to be the main source of income for artists. Such concerts are considered to be one of the best live performances. Twenty One Pilots is one of the artists that is never idle and constantly tour the whole world, playing sold-out arenas and festivals. Touring sums up enormous amounts of money, and ticket sales, merchandise, and sponsorships usually constitute a majority of an artist’s income.
- Concert Tours: The band claims to make between $300,000 and $500,000 on average in each show for a great tour. This is millions of dollars if you add up several tours and dozens of shows. In fact, their Bandito Tour in 2018-2019 grossed over $55 million.
- Merchandise Sales: Concert merchandise like T-shirts, posters, and exclusive items may easily bring in a great amount of money. In many cases, for example, bands do manage to collect millions solely from merch sales during big tours.
3. Endorsements and Sponsorships
Josh Dun has worked with many bands and endorsements, so he is associated with major companies that produce drums and music gear. He collaborated with top drum companies as well as with a music gear brand like SJC Custom Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, and Vic Firth Drumsticks. These associations are profitable to his brand but also keep reinforcing his brand.
Endorsed Earnings: Of course, it is very hard to estimate the cold, hard cash, but a partnership with major brands like SJC or Zildjian can easily fork out hundreds of thousands of dollars. As always, the range of the partnership and the promotional activities included will have much to do with this.
4. Music Royalties and Licensing
Besides the numbers coming from album sales and streaming, Josh Dun also benefits from royalties on the music he and the rest of the band create. Roaming free as it does across radio, TV, in movies, or other places, the band picks up royalties every time a Twenty One Pilots song is played. Lots of advertisements, episodes, and films have used the band’s music, bringing in quite a good side income.
- Royalties: Very hard to quantify, but the global outreach of this particular band can certainly add up to millions of dollars in royalties by its end.
5. YouTube and Online Content
It has over 10 million subscribers on the official YouTube channel, with music videos, behind-the-scenes stuff, and even performances. There’s ad revenue on YouTube, though that rarely brings much in, and certainly not as much as any live performance or album sales could. Yet, seeing as this is a really popular band, there are millions of views on that channel, which translates to a decent revenue stream.
- YouTube ad revenue: According to YouTube, YouTubers can normally get between $2 and $5 for every 1,000 views. For this reason, with most of the songs having tens of millions of views, this will translate into hundreds of thousands per year, at least.
6. Merchandising Beyond Concerts
Besides tour merchandise, the band sells clothing, accessories, and unique items on an online store. As popular as they are, this store probably yields good revenues every year despite the fact that they might not be on tour.
From only Merchandise sales-whether Exclusive/Limited Edition pieces-the band generates a percentage of millions of dollars each year. With these pieces sold out within hours because of their fan base, they can easily generate the money.
7. Collaborations and Side Projects
Most of Josh’s earnings are off of Twenty One Pilots work, and he is actively engaged with several side projects or collaborations with other musicians. These may not be equal in terms of money compared to the main band activities, but they are certainly adding to the bottom line.
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