Norman Greenbaum Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Divorced, Albums, Songs, and Net worth

Norman Greenbaum Biography

Norman Greenbaum is an American singer and songwriter as well as a businessman. He is famously known for his song “Spirit in the Sky” which he released in 1969 after Junk Band split up. He created Junk Band and Dr. West’s Medicine Show in the mid-1960s.

10 Quick Facts About Norman Greenbaum

  • Name: Norman Greenbaum
  • Age: 81 years old
  • Birthday: November 20
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.65 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Businessman
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Net worth: $1 million

Norman Greenbaum Age

Greenbaum is 81 years old. He was born on November 20, 1942, in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 20 November every year and his birth sign is Scorpio.

Norman Greenbaum Height

Greenbaum stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.65 m) tall.

Norman Greenbaum Weight

Greenbaum Weighs 74 kg (163 lbs).

Early Life and Education

Greenbaum was born on November 20, 1942, in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. He was raised by his parents in an Orthodox Jewish family. He attended Hebrew school at Congregation Beth Israel.

Greenbaum’s first interest in music was flashed by Southern blues music and the folk music that was famous in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He performed with various bands in high school. He later enrolled at Boston University for two years where he studied music. In college, he performed music at local coffee houses but finally dropped out and moved to Los Angeles in 1965.

Rise to fame

Greenbaum rose to fame with his song “Spirit in the Sky” which he released in 1969 after Junk Band split up.

Norman Greenbaum Family

Greenbaum was in Malden, Massachusetts, United States, and was raised by his parents in an Orthodox Jewish family. However, our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information was publicly available. Thus, the identity of Greenbaum’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.

Norman Greenbaum Siblings

Greenbaum has not shared any details regarding his siblings with the public. Thus, It is also not known whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this section once this information is available.

Norman Greenbaum Wife

Greenbaum is currently divorced. He was happily married to his lovely wife Victoria Sue Bodnar. The couple had their wedding in 1969, and together they are blessed with two children, a daughter who is a realtor, and a son who is a train engineer in Alaska. He divorced his wife, Bodnar in 1973. Greenbaum currently resides in Santa Rosa, California aloe with his cat, and his children are grown up.

Norman Greenbaum Children

Greenbaum is a happy father of two adorable children, a daughter who is a realtor, and a son who is a train engineer in Alaska. Though their identities are currently not known to the public. We will update this section once this information is available.

Norman Greenbaum Net Worth

Greenbaum has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Greenbaum has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Norman Greenbaum Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Norman Greenbaum.

Norman Greenbaum Wiki

  • Full Names: Norman Joel Greenbaum
  • Popular As: American singer-songwriter
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Businessman
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Jewish
  • Religion: Christian
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Norman Greenbaum Birthday

  • Age: 81 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Date of Birth: November 20, 1942
  • Place of Birth: Malden, Massachusetts, United States
  • Birthday: November 20

Norman Greenbaum Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: To be Updated
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (1.65 m)
  • Weight: 74 kg (163 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Gray
  • Shoe Size: To be Updated
  • Chest Size: To be Updated
  • Waist Size: To be Updated

Norman Greenbaum Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): To be Updated
  • Mother: To be Updated
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be Updated
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children: Two

Norman Greenbaum Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Singer, Songwriter, Businessman

Career

Greenbaum started his career playing music in high school and created a band called Junk Band and Dr. West’s Medicine Show in the mid-1960s. The band released one album and had a minor hit with the novelty song called “The Eggplant That Ate Chicago.” After the band split up, Greenbaum went on and released his solo debut album, called Spirit in the Sky, in 1969.

The album was a critical and commercial success, receiving critical acclaim from critics. Nevertheless, Greenbaum was never able to reproduce the success of “Spirit in the Sky.” He released two other albums in the 1970s, but neither of them was commercially successful as compared to “Spirit in the Sky.”

In the early 1980s, he quit music to pursue a career in business. In ate 1990s He returned to music and has continued to tour and record occasionally since then.

Albums

  • The Eggplant That Ate Chicago (1967)
  • Spirit in the Sky (1969)
  • Back Home Again (1970)
  • Petaluma (1972)

Songs

  • Spirit in the Sky (1969)
  • California Earthquake (1969)
  • Canned Ham (1970)
  • Back Home Again (1970)
  • Petaluma (1972)
  • The Eggplant That Ate Chicago (1967)
  • Marcy (1969)
  • The Day the Well Went Dry (1969)
  • The Day They Sold Beer in Church (1969)
  • Jubilee (1969)

Notable Travels, Events, and Experiences

  • Travels: Greenbaum has traveled broadly throughout his career, both for personal and professional reasons. He has visited countries like India, Nepal, and Tibet, he has lived in different parts of the United States, like Oregon, California, and Colorado. He also traveled to Australia and South America in the 1970s.
  • Events: He has participated in numerous events both professional and personal. He has performed at some of the biggest venues in the world, like Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl, and met many prominent people, such as the Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Bob Dylan.
  • Experiences: Greenbaum has had many memorable experiences throughout his career. He became a celebrity overnight following the success of “Spirit in the Sky,” and had to deal with the demands of fame as well as lived a quiet life in rural California after quitting music in the early 1970s.

Norman Greenbaum Awards, Accomplishments and Achievements

  • 1971: Grammy Award nominee for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male for “Spirit in the Sky”
  • 1970: Gold record for “Spirit in the Sky”
  • 1970: Number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Spirit in the Sky”
  • Honored for his guitar-playing and songwriting skills

Final Thought

He is a survivor. He has faced many challenges in his life, but he has always persevered. He is grateful for the strength he has found within himself and is excited to use his experiences to help others.

Norman Greenbaum Contacts

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  • Facebook
  • Youtube
  • Tiktok
  • Website

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