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But here’s what most people don’t know: despite the multiplatinum success, Rucker and the band almost went broke. And then, against all odds, he did something no other major rock star had done—he launched a second career in country music and got rich all over again.

Let’s break down the fortune of “Hootie,” past and present. When Cracked Rear View exploded, Hootie & the Blowfish were young, generous, and financially naive. They sold over 10 million records before they even hired a business manager. hootie's fortune

The band’s 1994 debut, Cracked Rear View , sold over 21 million copies, becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time. At their peak, Hootie—fronted by a charismatic guy named Darius Rucker—was everywhere. But here’s what most people don’t know: despite