Dave Hlubek Net Worth: Lead Guitarist and the founding member of the Southern rock band Molly Hatchet, Dave Hlubeck net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
Dave was born on August 28, 1951 in Jacksonville, Florida. He and his family had to move several times because his father was in military. At the age of 5, he moved to Hawaii and then the family moved to California and then finally settling in San Jose. He attended and graduated from Forrest High School in San Jose.
Hlubek found the band “Molly Hatchet” in 1971. The band consists of vocalist- Danny Joe Brown, guitarist- Steve Holland and Duane Roland, Banner Thomas & Bruce Crump. Dave was the vocalist of the band when they started as well as songwriter and co-writing the majority of their famous songs like “Flirtin’ with Disaster”.
The band got a deal with Epic Records whie they also got some help and advice from Lynyrd Skynyrd. Together they flourished for a few years before Hlubek gave up the band due to his cocaine issue. In 1986, Dave left the band and was replaced by Bobby Ingram. After some months, Hlubek found himself at rock bottom and unemployed. He then worked with bands like Dixie Allstarrs. In 2003, he worked with former Lynyrd Skynyrd members Mike Estes and Kurt Pietro. Due to his health issue he had to back down but before his death he was able to play in several tours and concerts.
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Dave Hlubek Cause of Death: On September 3, 2017, Dave died of a heart attack at the age of 66.
Dave Hlubeck Net Worth: $2 million
Dave Hlubeck Wife:
In an Interview with KAOS2000 magazine, Dave said “I was married for over 20 years with my wife Karen. I have to tell you that she bore me two beautiful, beautiful sons. They’re now 20 and 24. Kyle David Hlubek and Aaron Armstrong Hlubek.