Alternative Rock originated in the 1970s and reached its peak in the 1990s. Many bands have contributed to the genre's popularity, but Mazzy Star's influence remains at the top. One of the founding members behind this successful band is Hope Sandoval.
The songstress developed a passion for music by listening to the Rolling Stones at a young age. Her passion led her to join Opal in the late 1980s, from where her career took off. Furthermore, the singer has collaborated with many artists and enjoyed a successful solo career. Her songs have topped the music charts several times.
So, let's learn more about this talented artist's family background, career, and net worth in this biography.
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Hope Sandoval Struggled Academically
The vocalist was born on June 24, 1966, in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in a loving Mexican-American family with many half-siblings. Hope Sandoval's parents divorced when she was very young.
The Mazzy Star vocalist's father, a butcher, wasn't much around when she was growing up. Her mother raised her by working at a potato crisps manufacturing company. She also has one sibling and seven half-siblings but has not talked much about them.
After her parents' divorce, Hope Sandoval's mom raised her and her siblings. Photo Source: Social Media.
The songstress was admitted to Mark Keppel High School but struggled to cope there. She was enrolled in special education classes, which she skipped to stay home and listen to records.
Finally, the school gave Hope's mom an ultimatum: whether she comes to school or they come to her. She then started receiving personal tuition. But it was too late, and Hope failed to graduate from high school.
Hope Sandoval Net Worth And Career
As mentioned earlier, the alternative rock singer was a massive fan of The Rolling Stones from a young age. She formed the acoustic duo Going Home with her best friend Sylvia Gomez at fifteen. Both started gigging publicly in 1986, around which she met late David Roback.
Sandoval replaced her idol, Kendra Smith, in Opal in 1987. She became their lead vocalist and continued with the group before leaving with Roback to form Mazzy Star in the late 1980s.
Alongside Sandoval and Roback, the new alternative rock band consisted of Suki Ewers, Keith Mitchell, and others. In addition, the talented bassist Jill Emery joined the band in 1993.
Hope Sandoval's net worth is heavily influenced by her career with Mazzy Star. She helped write lyrics to most of the band's songs. Besides vocals, she also played harmonica, guitar, and percussion instruments like tambourine, maracas, etc.
Mazzy Star released their debut album, She Hangs Brightly, on May 21, 1990. Since then, they have released several more EPs and albums, and some of their prices are listed below:
| Albums | Price |
| She Hangs Brightly | $12.35(Audio CD) |
| Still EP [12"] | $13.98 (Vinyl) |
| So Tonight That I Might See | $16.99 (Audio CD Format) |
| Among My Swan | $8.08 (Audio CD Format) |
As the creator, Hope must have earned hefty royalty fees from the album sales. It must have also benefitted in increasing her fortune.
Started Solo Career
Amidst promoting with the band, the artist started her solo career. She teamed up with My Bloody Valentine drummer Colm O' Closoig and formed Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions.
The new group released their debut album Bavarian Fruit Bread in 2001. It is available for $32.00 in Audio CD format. In addition, its single Suzanne topped many music charts in both UK and USA.
Let's watch one of the songs of the band below:
Hope's second studio album, Through the Devil Softly, was released in 2009. It also received positive criticism for its dark and complex nature. In addition, she has released an LP Until the Hunter, available for $21.76 in Vinyl.
Hence, combining her income from Mazzy Star and solo works, Hope Sandoval's net worth amounts to $3 million. She is undoubtedly one of the highest-earning alternative rock singers.
Who Is Hope Sandoval's Partner?
The Mazzy Star vocalist is well-renowned for melodious voice and song-writing skills. However, she is also notorious for having a shy persona which she could never overcome. Her shyness and nervousness have made her withdraw from the media.
So, inquiries about Hope Sandoval's husband or relationship are nothing new. Many people are curious to know this singing beauty personally.
Speaking of her love life, the songbird was in a relationship with William Reid. He is the guitarist and vocalist for the Scottish band The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Hope Sandoval's ex-boyfriend, William Reid, is the vocalist and guitarist of the Scottish band The Jesus and Mary Chain. Photo Source: Social Media.
The ex-pair dated for three years, but some sources also state they dated for three and half years. Afterward, both separated for unknown reasons and moved on with their lives. Moreover, Hope Sandoval's ex-boyfriend, William, started a new relationship a year after their breakup.
As per Elle, Sandoval, and Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis were an item in the '90s. However, they seldom made any public appearance.
Likewise, many assume the singer and her bandmate Roback were in an intimate relationship. However, the supposed couple has never confirmed their dating.
The artist hasn't disclosed whether she is married or seeing someone as of now. She has also not shared whether she is a mother or has any kids. Hence, Hope Sandoval's partner is still a mystery among her fans.
Hopefully, she will shed some light on her love affairs sometime in the future.
Trivia And Facts
- Hope paid a special tribute to her late bandmate, David Roback, after his death in 2020
- She has collaborated with Psychic Ills, Massive Attack, etc.
